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“public eye” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihitome

Example

人目につかない場所で待ちます。hito me ni tsu ka na i ba sho de ma chi ma su

I wait in a place out of the public eye.

Illustration for 人目 (public eye)

How to say “public eye” in Japanese

“Public eye” in Japanese is 人目 (hitome).

Describes the awareness or gaze directed at someone or something by people nearby or by the public.

Full entry for 人目: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 人目

その服は人目を引きます。so no fuku wa hito me o hi ki ma su

That outfit attracts public attention.

Tips for using 人目

  • Unlike 注目 (chūmoku), which highlights focused interest, 人目 (hitome) often concerns the general awareness of people around someone, especially in private situations.

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