Meaning of 目に入る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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目に入る
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Kana Readingめにはいる
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Romajimenihairu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
- Meaning
- to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
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Example Sentences
目に入る, めにはいる used in context
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まず目に入るのは真っ赤なディスカウントドラッグストアの看板である。
The first thing that hits you is the bright red discount drugstore sign.
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We looked, but saw nothing.
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彼女がまさにその店を去ろうとしたとき、ショーウィンドーの美しいドレスが目に入った。
Just as she was about to leave the store, she saw a beautiful dress in the window.
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He worships money to exclusion of everything else.
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As he entered the house, two things caught his eye.
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If you turn to the left, you'll see a white building.
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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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