脇見

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 脇見. Reading: わきみ. Core meaning: looking away; distraction.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 運転中の脇見は大きな事故につながりかねない / 授業中に脇見をしていたら、先生に注意された.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Turning one's gaze aside
  • 脇見 is looking away from what requires attention and is risky in contexts such as driving or class. It differs from neutrally observing one's surroundings.