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下目
shitame
downward glance, contemptuous look
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  1. shitame downward glance, contemptuous look
  2. kamoku infraorder
How it's used

Used mainly in biological classification contexts for 'infraorder', and colloquially for a disdainful glance.

この鳥は下目に分類される。
Kono tori wa shitame ni bunrui sareru.
This bird is classified into an infraorder.

彼女は下目で私を見た。
Kanojo wa shitame de watashi o mita.
She gave me a contemptuous look.

⚖️ Distinguish from 'mekubari' (a glance or look), which lacks the sense of condescension or biological rank.

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Kanji Breakdown
下
Below, Down, Descend, Give, Low, Inferior
On: か,げ Kun: した,しも,もと,さ.げる,さ.がる,くだ.る,くだ.り,くだ.す,-くだ.す,くだ.さる,お.ろす,お.りる
3 strokes N5
目
Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor
On: もく,ぼく Kun: め,-め,ま-
5 strokes N4
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