Last Updated:2025/11/30

(figuratively) To remain vigilant at all times, especially by remaining partially awake or sleeping only lightly so as to avoid being caught off guard.

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sleep with one eye open

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sleep with one eye open

Verb
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
常に警戒を保ち、部分的に目を覚ました状態でいること。 / 隙を与えないように、注意深く身を守るために、浅い睡眠状態に留まること。
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その侵入事件の後、彼女は再発を恐れて何週間も片目を開けて眠ることにした。

present singular third-person

participle present

participle past

past

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