Meaning of 目と鼻の先 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目と鼻の先
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Kana Readingめとはなのさき
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Romajimetohananosaki
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- Meaning
- in front of your eyes; right next to you
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Example Sentences
目と鼻の先, めとはなのさき used in context
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He lives within a stone's throw of the school.
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His office is very close to mine.
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He lives within earshot of my house.
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The city hall is just around the corner.
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The store is close to my house.
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ええ、いちばん近いショッピングセンターから目と鼻の先よ。
Yes. And it's only a hop, skip and a jump to the nearest mall.
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Kanji found in this word
eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
On: モク, ボク
Kun: め, -め, ま-
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