Ever felt someone’s eyes following you wherever you go?
Not hostile — just too much?
That’s “Jiro Jiro” (ジロジロ) — the sound of staring or examining, often with curiosity or rudeness.
Before we dive in, hear what it sounds like!
What is “Jiro Jiro” (ジロジロ)?
“Jiro Jiro” describes the act of staring repeatedly or continuously — not just one glance, but a full-on inspection.
It can be used when someone looks at you up and down, or studies something too closely.
It can express:
Fascination (“She looked at the new robot jiro jiro.”)
Curiosity (“Kids staring at foreigners”)
Rudeness (“Don’t stare!”)
Pronunciation
jee-roh jee-roh
(Say it rhythmically, repeating it as if your eyes are moving up and down.)
Category
Movement
What Does “Jiro Jiro” Look Like?
It looks like:
Someone inspecting a new gadget from every angle.
A child watching someone in awe.
A stranger looking you over on the train.
How Do You Say It?
Say it slowly, with repeating rhythm:
Jiro jiro… jiro jiro…
Like eyes moving again and again.
Curious, maybe rude — but always observant.
Example in Daily Life
Example: Rude stare
He felt someone’s eyes on him —
a stranger was watching,
jiro jiro…
Cultural Note
In English, you might say:
- “He kept staring.”
- “She looked me up and down.”
But jiro jiro isn’t always negative — sometimes it shows innocent curiosity or fascination, depending on context.
Watch & Feel the “Jiro Jiro” World!
Amazing Street Performers
People are watching the performers jiro jiro!
Try Using It!
When someone looks too closely —
or when you catch yourself watching something interesting for too long —
that’s Jiro Jiro.
Say it softly, with a rhythm of eyes that won’t stop moving.
Jiro jiro〜
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