Perve/色目を使う
| Pronunciation | /pɜːv/ (パーヴ) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| English Definition |
To stare at someone in a lecherous or sexually appraising way; a person who does this. |
| Japanese Translation |
いやらしい目でじろじろ見る（人） |
| Japanese Explanation |
性的な目線でいやらしくじろじろ見ることを意味する動詞・名詞。 |
Origin
Shortened form of 'pervert', with the Australian English '-e' informal spelling.
Related Words
Perve
Australian English
To leer, often with lecherous intent. At times among friends and depending on context, it can also mean simply to take a look. Perve can be used as a noun and a verb. Originally, perve was an abbreviation of pervert.
日本語
１）（名詞）色目を使う人。
２）（動詞）色目を使う。
もともと、perveは、pervert（変態）の省略だったので、今でも若干嫌らしい感じが残っているが、普通の会話に使っても違和感を与えるや勘違いを招くことはない。友達同士でいると、「見に行く」とか「見よう」という感覚で使う場面もかなりある。
Plain English
1) To leer, stare lasciviously.
2) To take a look.
| 豪 | 日 | 米 |
| Johnno’s always perving at birds. | ジョンは、いつも女性に色目を使ってい。 | John is always leering at women. |
| “Let’s go to the gallery and have a perve at some culture.” “Righto, I’ll be in that.” | 「美術館へ行って、絵でも見ようよ。」 「いいよ、喜んで。」 | “Let’s go to the gallery and have a look at some artworks.” “All right. I’d love to go.” |
Strine Dictionary