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VocabJLPT N3

to stare (at)

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to stare (at)
2. to gaze (at)

This verb means to stare at or gaze intently at something or someone. It suggests a prolonged, focused look, often with emotion or deep thought behind it. It is commonly used in literature and conversation to describe someone looking at another person with strong feeling.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A stranger on the train was staring at me and it really creeped me out!

Sentence 2

Don't you get nervous when you look someone in the eyes?

Sentence 3

Um, please don't look at me like that!

Sentence 4

"Face reality," the teacher said sternly.

Sentence 5

Is it rude to stare at someone too long?