見とれる
みとれる
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at
Meanings
Ichidan verb, Intransitive
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
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| Present | 見とれるみとれる | 見とれますみとれます |
| Negative | 見とれないみとれない | 見とれませんみとれません |
| Past | 見とれたみとれた | 見とれましたみとれました |
| Past negative | 見とれなかったみとれなかった | 見とれませんでしたみとれませんでした |
| Te-form | 見とれてみとれて |
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| Potential | 見とれられるみとれられる |
| Passive | 見とれられるみとれられる |
| Causative | 見とれさせるみとれさせる |
| Volitional | 見とれようみとれよう |
| Imperative | 見とれろみとれろ |
| Conditional (ば) | 見とれればみとれれば |
| Conditional (たら) | 見とれたらみとれたら |
Example sentences
彼女に見とれちゃう。
I can't take my eyes off her.
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He was fixed in admiration.
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We admired the beautiful sunset.
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She stood in admiration of the garden.
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We admired the beautiful sunset.
More examples (8)
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We admired the beautiful sunset.
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We admired the beauty of the scenery.
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We stood looking at the beautiful scenery.
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The way she flips her ponytail will charm you before you realise it.
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I was simply entranced by the beauty of her face.
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They admired the fine view from the hill.
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Tom and Mary admired the scenery as they held hands.
「ついお宅のバラに見とれてしまってまして。本当に華やかですこと」「まあ、お上手ねえ。それはどうも」
"I was just admiring your roses. They're absolutely gorgeous." "Oh, I'm flattered. Thank you."