莞かん爾じとして

expression

with a smile; smilingly

Literary expression describing a gentle, composed smile. Used in written narratives or formal descriptions, not in everyday conversation.

• 彼かれは莞かん爾じとしてうなずいた。

  He nodded with a smile.

• 老ろう人じんは莞かん爾じとして孫まごを見みつめていた。

  The old man was gazing at his grandchild with a gentle smile.