Translation and Meaning of: 目立つ - medatsu

The word 「目立つ」 (medatsu) is a Japanese verb that means "to stand out" or "to be notable". When observing the etymology of the word, we can divide it into two main components: 「目」 (me) and 「立つ」 (tatsu). The first component, 「目」, means "eye" or "sight", while 「立つ」 is a verb that means "to stand up" or "to be in a standing position". Together, these parts form the concept of something that is visually notable or that stands out to the eyes of others.

Historically, the verb 「目立つ」 has been used to describe something that attracts visual attention, whether intentionally or not. In traditional contexts, it could refer to a particularly striking piece of clothing or unusual behavior in a group. In modern culture, it is often applied in various scenarios, from marketing and fashion to describing personalities that stand out for their unique characteristics.

Usage and Context of “目立つ”

• Fashion and Style: It is often said that a person dresses in a way to 「目立つ」 intentionally, choosing clothes that are visually appealing.
• Personalidades: Charismatic or extroverted people can be described as 「目立つ」 in a crowd due to their magnetic aura.
• Marketing: In the business world, products that 「目立つ」 on shelves are more likely to catch the attention of consumers and, consequently, increase sales.

The word 「目立つ」 also appears in various idiomatic expressions and everyday phrases. For example, when someone says they do not want to be a "目立ちたがり屋" (medachitagariya), they are expressing the desire not to stand out excessively. The variation and adaptability of this word in different cultural and social contexts make it an important and versatile element in the Japanese language.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 目立つ

• 目立つ - Masu dictionary form
• 目立たない - Negative never
• 目立ちます - Formal, but
• 目立っている - Present continuous て iru
• 目立った - Past is gone
• 目立てる - Potential network
• 目立とう - Imperative or

Synonyms and similar words

• 目立ち (Medachi) - Highlight; to be remarkable.
• 目につく (Me ni tsuku) - Draw attention; be noticed.
• 目を引く (Me o hiku) - Capture attention; draw the gaze.
• 目に留まる (Me ni tomaru) - To be noticed; to be fixed in the gaze.
• 目に付く (Me ni tsuku) - To be easily perceived; to attract attention in an everyday way.

目立つ

Romaji: medatsu
Kana: めだつ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: be conspicuous; to stand out

Meaning in English: to be conspicuous;to stand out

Definition: to be distinguished from others. To be noticed.

Example Sentences - (目立つ) medatsu

See below some example sentences:

彼女の派手な服装が目立つ。

Kanojo no hadena fukusō ga medatsu

Her flashy clothes stand out.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - she
• の (no) - Possession particle
• 派手 (hade) - extravagant, flashy
• な (na) - adjectival particle
• 服装 (fukusou) - clothing, attire
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 目立つ (medatsu) - highlight, draw attention

この服は目立つ色だ。

Kono fuku wa medatsu iro da

This outfit has a color that stands out.

These clothes are visible colors.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 服 - The noun that means "clothing" is "服" (ふく, fuku) in Japanese.
• は - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 目立つ - verb that means "to attract attention" or "to be noteworthy"
• 色 - noun that means "color"
• だ - auxiliary verb that indicates the affirmative form in the present of informal language