見守る

• 読み: みまもる
• ローマ字: mimamoru
• 漢字の分解: 見 (ken/mi) — see, look; 守 (shu/mamo) — protect, guard, watch over
• 発音: /mi.ma.mo.ɾɯ/

意味

To watch over; to keep a careful eye on; to observe with care and concern, often without intervening.

A Group 1 (godan) verb combining 見 (to look, to see) and 守る (to protect, to guard). The compound conveys attentive and protective observation — watching over someone's progress, safety, or wellbeing without necessarily interfering. It is used by parents watching children grow, bystanders observing a critical situation, or citizens waiting for an outcome. The nuance is of caring vigilance rather than passive watching.

例文

1. 親は子供の成長を温かく見守ることが大切だと言われる。
2. 手術が無事に終わるよう、家族全員が廊下で祈りながら見守った。
3. 国民が固唾を飲んで交渉の行方を見守った。

使い方ガイド

場面: parenting, healthcare, politics, daily life

トーン: caring

起源と歴史

Compound of 見 (mi — to look) and 守る (mamoru — to protect, to guard). The combination emphasises watching as a form of protection — maintaining vigilant attention to ensure safety or a hoped-for outcome.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: All classes