目を見張る — Semantide dictionary

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目を見張る

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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
彼が宝石箱を開けると彼女は目を見張った。
She was all eyes as he opened the jewelry box.

Also written 目を瞠る【めをみはる】

Kanji

見see, hopes7 strokes · Jōyō 目eye, class5 strokes · Jōyō 張counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch11 strokes · Jōyō

Sentences

眦が裂けるほど目を見張る。

He opens his eyes so widely they tear at the corners.

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