🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

こっそりした視線

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kossori shita shisen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Furtive Glance/ˈfɜː.tɪv ɡlæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は時計をこっそり見た。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A quick, secretive look, often intended to avoid notice.

    "She cast a furtive glance at the clock, anxious about being late."
  2. 2

    A look that suggests stealth or secrecy, often conveying hidden intentions.

    "His furtive glance at the document revealed his curiosity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'furtive' originates from the Latin 'furtivus', meaning 'stolen', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Glance' comes from the Middle English 'glancen', derived from the Old Norse 'glansa', meaning 'to shine' or 'to gleam', reflecting a quick, fleeting look.

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