stare, watch, look at, see, scrutinize

展望台から景色を眺めると、心が洗われるようだ。

When you look at the view from the observation deck, your heart feels refreshed.

彼は窓から遠く離れた山々を眺めていた。

He was gazing at the distant mountains from the window.

毎朝、彼女は海を眺めながら朝食をとる。

Every morning, she has breakfast while looking at the sea.