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N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

見守(みまも)to watch over, to watch attentively

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    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to watch over, to keep watch over, to keep an eye on

    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to watch intently, to stare, to gaze, to watch (and see what happens), to follow

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    見守る 【みまもる】

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      社長(しゃちょう)事業(じぎょう)発展(はってん)見守(みまも)っています。

      The president's keeping a close eye on the company’s growth.

      • N1

      (おや)は、子供(こども)成長(せいちょう)見守(みまも)べきである。

      Parents should watch over their children as they grow.

      • N1

      警察(けいさつ)事故(じこ)(ふせ)ぐために道路(どうろ)様子(ようす)見守(みまも)っている。

      The police are watching the roads to prevent accidents.

      • N1

      合格(ごうかく)発表(はっぴょう)()(わたし)固唾(かたず)()んでパソコンの画面(がめん)見守(みまも)っていた。

      The day the results were announced, I held my breath as I stared intently at my computer screen.

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      捜査(そうさ)進展(しんてん)見守(みまも)っていたところ、想像(そうぞう)だにしない真相(しんそう)(あき)らかになりました。

      As we followed the investigation’s progress, an unexpected truth came to light.

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