N2
みおろす (miorosu)
見下ろす
to look down on, to overlook
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Physically looking down from a high place, or metaphorically looking down on someone (with contempt). The latter implies a sense of superiority. (高い場所から下を見る物理的な意味と、他人を軽蔑する意味の比喩的な意味がある。後者は優越感を示す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼はビルの屋上から街を見下ろした。
He looked down at the city from the rooftop of the building.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "見下ろす"!
高い山の上から街を_______景色は素晴らしい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 高い場所から下を見るという意味なので「見下ろす」が適切です。
English: "見下ろす" (miorosu) means to look down from a high place, which fits the context of viewing a city from a mountain.
English: "見下ろす" (miorosu) means to look down from a high place, which fits the context of viewing a city from a mountain.
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