watch

Japanese: ウォッチ
watch
〘noun〙 (watch)① A pocket watch. Wristwatch. Often used in combination with other words, such as "stopwatch." ※Western Food, Clothing, and Shelter (1867)〈Fukuzawa Yukichi〉Sumi「袖時計 ウオチ」② (━する) To be careful. To keep watch. ※Mafuu Koi Kaze (1903)〈Kosugi Tengai〉Mae「'You should be watching,' and so on. I have often been warned by friends."

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Japanese:
〘名〙 (watch)① 懐中時計。腕時計。多く、「ストップウォッチ」のように他の語と複合した形で用いられる。※西洋衣食住(1867)〈福沢諭吉〉住「袖時計 ウヲッチ」② (━する) 注意すること。見張りをすること。※魔風恋風(1903)〈小杉天外〉前「『貴女はウヲッチされててよ』などと友人から注意された事は間々あるが」

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