Translation and Meaning of: 目 - me

The Japanese word 「目」 (me) is an ideogram that serves multiple functions in the Japanese language. Its primary meaning is "eye," but it can also refer to aspects such as "point," "interest," and even "number" when combined with other kanji. The use of 「目」 is extensive and versatile, making it an essential word in Japanese vocabulary.

Etymologically, 「目」 is a kanji that traces back to archaic Chinese, graphically representing an eye. This kanji is composed of the radical "囗" (kuchi), which symbolizes an opening or mouth, and the additional part that gives it the specific meaning of eye. This visual concept well reflects its main function related to vision and sight. The origin of this ideogram emphasizes its historical connection with the pictographic representations that inspired many of the Chinese characters adopted by Japanese.

In addition to its literal meaning, 「目」 is used in various expressions and compounds. For example, in the expression 「目的」 (mokuteki), which means "purpose" or "goal", the kanji combines with 「的」 (teki) to form a more abstract term. Another common usage is in 「注目」 (chumoku), which means "attention", illustrating how the concept of "looking" expands to describe focus or interest in something specific. The use of the kanji can also indicate order or sequence, as in the case of 「一番目」 (ichibanme), which means "the first".

The versatility of 「目」 is not limited to compound words; its use is fundamental in daily sentences and conversational structures. The various connotations and the flexibility of application make this term a vital and everyday part of Japanese, enriching the language and providing multiple forms of expression from a single root. Understanding the diverse applications and nuances of 「目」 is crucial for any serious student of the Japanese language.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 眼 (gan) - Eye (general vision)
• 眸 (bō) - Eyes (in a more poetic or artistic sense)
• 眼球 (gankyū) - Eyeball
• 目玉 (medama) - Eye (physical, or the "eye of an object")
• 目覚める (mezameru) - Awaken (literally or figuratively, open the eyes)
• 見る (miru) - See (the act of seeing something)
• 見える (mieru) - Visible (something that can be seen)
• 見つめる (mitsumeru) - Stare (to look intensely)
• 見守る (mimamoru) - Observe carefully (with care and attention)
• 見渡す (miwatasu) - Look around (examining a wide area)
• 見抜く (minuku) - Understand (see beyond the surface)
• 見破る (mihaburu) - Unmask (discover the hidden truth)
• 見極める (mikiwameru) - Determine (assess accurately)
• 見通す (mitōsu) - Foresee (see through something)
• 見込む (mikomu) - To count on (to have expectations about something)
• 見逃す (mienogasu) - Lose sight of (not notice or fail to perceive)
• 見捨てる (misuteru) - Abandon (to leave aside, in terms of regard or consideration)
• 見限る (mikagiru) - Give up (lose confidence, no longer expect anything from it)
• 見送る (miokuru) - Saying goodbye (seeing something depart)
• 見舞う (miyau) - Visit (especially someone who is ill or in need)
• 見合わせる (miawaseru) - Stop to observe (take a break to see what's happening)
• 見合い (miai) - Meeting (a meeting to marry)
• 見学 (kengaku) - Study visit (observing for educational purposes)
• 見本 (mihon) - Model (example or sample for reference)
• 見出し (midashi) - Title (header or title of an article)
• 見積もり (mitsumori) - Estimate (cost calculation or forecast)
• 見解 (kenkai) - Opinion (point of view or perspective)
• 見識 (kenshiki) - Knowledge (wisdom or understanding)
• 見地 (kenchi) - Point of view (perspective or angle of vision)
• 見方 (mikata) - Way of seeing (opinion or approach)
• 見苦しい (mikurushii) - Ugly (something that is unpleasant to the eye)
• 見栄え (miba-e) - Appearance (how something visually presents itself)

目

Romaji: me
Kana: め
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n5

Translation / Meaning: eye; eyeball

Meaning in English: eye;eyeball

Definition: The ability to feel things in the external world through the visual organs.

Example Sentences - (目) me

See below some example sentences:

偉大なる目標を持ち続けることが成功への鍵である。

Idainaaru mokuhyou wo mochitsuzukeru koto ga seikou e no kagi de aru

Having a great goal is the key to continuous success.

Maintaining big goals is the key to success.

• 偉大なる - Great, magnificent
• 目標 - Objective, goal
• を - direct object particle
• 持ち続ける - maintain, continue to have
• こと - abstract noun
• が - subject particle
• 成功 - sucesso
• への - preposition "to"
• 鍵 - chave
• である - ser, estar

公平な社会を目指しましょう。

Kouhei na shakai wo mezashimashou

Vamos buscar uma sociedade justa.

• 公平な - adjetivo que significa "justo" ou "imparcial"
• 社会 - substantivo que significa "sociedade"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 目指しましょう - verbo que significa "buscar" ou "almejar", conjugado no imperativo educado

共に歩む未来を目指そう。

Tomoni ayumu mirai wo mezasou

Vamos buscar juntos um futuro para caminhar.

Aponte para o futuro em que você caminha juntos.

• 共に - juntos, em conjunto
• 歩む - caminhar, seguir em frente
• 未来 - future
• を - object particle
• 目指そう - vamos nos esforçar para alcançar

回り道をしても目的地に着く。

Mawari michi wo shitemo mokutekichi ni tsuku

Even with a detour

Even if you take a detour, you will reach your destination.

• 回り道をしても - even if it takes a detour
• 目的地に - for the destination
• 着く - arrive

弱まることは勝ち目がないと思わないでください。

Yowamaru koto wa kachime ga nai to omowanai de kudasai

Don't think there's no chance of winning when you weaken.

Don't think that nerfing isn't a win.

• 弱まる - enfraquecer
• こと - thing
• は - Topic particle
• 勝ち目 - chance of winning
• が - subject particle
• ない - negação
• と - Quote particle
• 思わないでください - please, don't think

強力な力で目標を達成しよう。

Kyōryoku na chikara de mokuhyō o tassei shiyou

Achieve your goals with mighty power.

• 強力な - strong, powerful
• 力で - strongly
• 目標を - objective
• 達成しよう - Achieve, accomplish

役目を果たすことが大切です。

Yakume wo hatasu koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to fulfill your role.

It's important to play a role.

• 役目 - role, function
• を - object particle
• 果たす - fulfill, perform
• こと - verb noun
• が - subject particle
• 大切 - important, valuable
• です - forma educada de ser/estar

恋は盲目です。

Koi wa mōmoku desu

Love is blind.

• 恋 - love, passion
• は - Topic particle
• 盲目 - blindness, lack of discernment
• です - verbo ser/estar no presente formal

数学は私の得意科目です。

Sūgaku wa watashi no tokui kamoku desu

Mathematics is my favorite subject.

Mathematics is my specialty.

• 数学 (sūgaku) - matemática
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 私 (watashi) - I
• の (no) - Possessive particle
• 得意 (tokui) - Skill, specialty
• 科目 (kamoku) - discipline, subject
• です (desu) - Verb to be

文明な社会を目指しましょう。

Bunmei na shakai wo mezashimashou

Let's look for a civil society.

• 文明な - civilizado
• 社会 - society
• を - direct object particle
• 目指しましょう - vamos nos esforçar para alcançar