目を見張る

めをみはる

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment

Meanings

  1. expression, godan verb to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

Its kanji

In sentences

眦まなじりが裂さけるほど目めを見張みはる。 He opens his eyes so widely they tear at the corners. #75646