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ガン見

ganmi

🇯🇵 Japanese slang from Tokyo

What does “ガン見” mean?

staring hard

Example

“なんでこっちガン見してんの?”
nande kotchi ganmi shiten no?
Why are you staring at us like that?

Who you can say it to

With friends, not your boss

☕ Everyday

The textbook way to say it: じっと見る

Heard in a conversation

Fireworks night

Kaito りょ。打ち上げは割り勘でいい?
Got it. Is splitting the bill ok for the after-party?
Sora 優勝。じゃあ七時に駅前で、ガン見して探すから。
Perfect. Seven in front of the station then, I'll be staring hard looking for you.
Kaito 草。じゃあ、よろしく。
Lol. See you then.

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