English–Japanese

“stand out” in Japanese

Japanese

Also際立つ (kiwadatsu)

Pronunciation

Romajimedatsu

Example

この赤い服は目立ちます。ko no aka i fuku wa me da chi ma su

This red outfit stands out.

Illustration for 目立つ (stand out)

How to say “stand out” in Japanese

“Stand out” in Japanese is 目立つ (medatsu).

Describes something that becomes more noticeable than its surroundings and naturally draws attention.

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

Example sentences with 目立つ

この帽子をかぶると、遠くからでも目立ちます。ko no bō shi o ka bu ru to tō ku ka ra de mo me da chi ma su

When you wear this hat, you stand out even from far away.

Tips for using 目立つ

  • Like English "stand out," 目立つ (medatsu) can describe a person or thing that attracts attention without saying whether this is intentional.

Other Japanese words for “stand out”

その赤い看板は遠くからでも際立ちます。so no aka i kan ban wa tō ku ka ra de mo kiwa da chi ma su

That red sign stands out even from far away.

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