見守 みまもったそうだ
mimamotta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 見守る

1. They say [someone] watched over [it/him/her].; [Someone] apparently kept an eye on [it/him/her].

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence