look at for a long time while lost in thought

(eye) + (omen) Same-ON
★★☆☆☆
11 strokes

Onyomi

CHOU

Mnemonic

Use your eyes to look for a long time for an omen.

Kunyomi

なが*める to look at something for a long time, while lost in thought. 1/2 KANA
★☆☆☆☆

Jukugo

眺望(ちょうぼう)

prospect / view ☆☆☆☆☆
(look at for a long time while lost in thought) + (desire) = 眺望 (prospect / view)

1) (literally) a view from a high place (unlike related terms 景色 or 風景, 眺望 emphasizes the viewers' location, rather than the thing being looked at) ,

2) (figuratively) outlook or prospect for the future. (i.e. job prospects or, the outlook for 2009's stock market)

Synonyms

to look or stare
チラ見する    じっと見る    にらむ 見つめる    眺める   
view or scene
風景    景色    眺望