じろり

Alternative writings: ジロリ
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An onomatopoeic adverb for giving a sharp, single glance; often used as 'じろりと'.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼は私をじろりと見て、何も言わず席を立った。

He gave me a sharp look and stood up without saying anything.

不審な音がして、みんなじろりと辺りを見回した。

There was a strange noise and everyone glanced sharply around.

店員がじろりと私のカバンをのぞき込んだ。

The clerk peered into my bag with a sharp look.

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