How to Say ‘Mesmerized’ in Japanese
見惚れている
みとれている
💬 Usage Tip: [見惚れる] (mi-ho-re-ru) means to be so taken by something that it becomes all-consuming.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Being 'mesmerized' often appears in stories and songs, capturing the beauty and ephemeral nature of moments.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
見惚れみとれ
[mitore]
to be fascinated
To be captivated by something visually.
美しさに見惚れている。
Being fascinated by beauty.
てて
[te]
and
Used to connect clauses.
見惚れていても。
Even while being fascinated.
いるいる
[iru]
to be
State of continued action.
彼が見惚れている。
He is being fascinated.
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