To look at or gaze at something or someone, often with attention or for a while; to stare or watch.
彼女は窓の外の通りをじっと眺めていた。
She was staring at the street outside the window.
展示品をひとつひとつ眺めながら美術館を回った。
I walked around the museum, looking at each exhibit.
子どもが空の飛行機を長い間眺めていた。
The child watched the airplane in the sky for a long time.
To look out over or admire a view; to take in a scene (often with appreciation).
山頂から海と街並みをゆっくり眺めた。
From the summit I slowly admired the sea and the town below.
カフェでコーヒーを飲みながら、通りの風景を眺めるのが好きだ。
I like to drink coffee in a café while watching the street scene.
夜景を眺めながら散歩すると気持ちが落ち着く。
Walking while admiring the night view calms me down.
To look on from the sidelines; to observe without intervening—standing by and watching rather than taking part.
問題が起きても、彼はただ眺めているだけだった。
Even when a problem arose, he just watched and did nothing.
子どもたちがけんかしているのを、先生が遠くから眺めていた。
The teacher watched the children fighting from a distance.
その場では何も言えず、ただ状況を眺めていた。
I couldn't say anything then; I just watched the situation.