gazing
見つめる
解説 Definition
gazing は gaze（じっと見る、見つめる）の現在分詞・動名詞です。何かを長く、注意深く、またはぼんやり見つめている様子を表します。
The present participle and gerund of “gaze,” meaning to look steadily at someone or something for a relatively long time, often with interest, admiration, thoughtfulness, or little awareness of the surroundings. It is commonly followed by “at.”
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
原形 gaze の語末の e を落として -ing を付けた形が gazing です。gaze at 人・物で「長く視線を向ける」が基本で、glance「ちらりと見る」と対照的です。絵、雪、画面などを静かに見続けている場面を思い浮かべ、at と一緒に覚えましょう。
Form “gazing” from “gaze” by dropping the final silent e before adding -ing. Remember the usual pattern “gazing at something.” Picture someone remaining still and looking at a painting, falling snow, or a screen for an extended time. The duration is the key: “glancing” suggests a quick look, while “gazing” suggests that the eyes stay directed at the object, sometimes with admiration, deep thought, or a dreamy lack of attention.
例文
She was gazing at the painting in silence.
彼女は黙ってその絵を見つめていました。
The child stood by the window, gazing at the snow.
その子どもは窓辺に立ち、雪を見つめていました。
After the lecture, he remained in his seat, gazing at the screen.
講義の後、彼は席に残って画面を見つめていました。
gazing の類義語・関連語
gazing の語源・成り立ち Etymology
gazing は動詞 gaze に -ing が付いた形で、gaze は16世紀の英語です。語源は確定していないもののゲルマン系とされ、じっと長く視線を向ける感覚から「見つめる」になりました。関連語は gaze、gazer。
“Gazing” is the -ing form of “gaze,” created by dropping the final e and adding -ing. “Gaze” has been used in English since the late Middle English or early modern period. Its deeper origin is uncertain, though it is generally associated with Germanic vocabulary. Because the historical source is not firmly established, the safest memory cue is its consistent modern sense of directing a steady, prolonged look.
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