N2
くいいる (kuiiru)
食い入る
to lean forward intently, to gaze intently, to be absorbed in
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in something, often with a physical leaning forward motion, like watching a screen or listening to a story. (何かに深く集中し、身を乗り出すような様子を表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼はテレビの画面に食い入るように見つめていた。
He stared intently at the TV screen.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "食い入る"!
子供たちは新しいゲームに_______ように夢中になっていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「食い入る」は、何かに夢中になって集中する様子を表します。
English: 「食い入る」describes being engrossed and concentrating on something.
English: 「食い入る」describes being engrossed and concentrating on something.
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