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WORD DETAIL

尻目

しりめ

N1sideways glance · disregard

Examples

周囲の反対を尻目に彼は計画を進めた。

彼は勝ち誇る相手を尻目にかけて、黙って立ち去った。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 尻目 and read しりめ, it means a sideways glance and, idiomatically, disregard for others' reactions or opposition.
  • Basic usage: It appears in literally glancing at an opponent and in pressing ahead despite objections.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Glance versus idiomatic disregard
    • The fixed construction can mean paying no heed, even when no literal sideways look is intended.

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