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N1
ぼうかん (boukan)
傍観

spectating, looking on, remaining an observer

💡 Nuance & Usage: Implies taking a passive stance and watching something unfold, often without getting involved, even when involvement might be expected or beneficial. Can sometimes suggest indifference.

📝 Example Sentences

彼はその問題に対し、ただ傍観するだけで何もしなかった。
He just stood by and watched the problem, doing nothing.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "傍観"!

困っている人がいるのに、彼は何もせず(  )していた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「傍観する」は、何もしないでそばで見ているという意味です。
English: 'Bōkan suru' means to stand by and watch without doing anything.
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