じろっと

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An onomatopoetic adverb meaning to glance sharply or stare briefly (often with disapproval or curiosity).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼は私をじろっと一瞥してから無言で立ち去った。

He gave me a sharp glance and left without a word.

先生が教室に入ると、生徒たちはじろっと彼を見た。

When the teacher entered the classroom, the students glanced at him sharply.

あの店員、じろっと客の服装を見ていたよ。

That clerk gave customers a quick, sharp look at their clothes.

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