一目

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ひとめ
Alternative writings: ひと目
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1

A glance or quick look; a brief or momentary sighting.

Noun

Examples

彼女に一目惚れしてしまった。

I fell in love with her at first sight.

その写真を一目見て違和感を覚えた。

I felt something was off the moment I glanced at the photo.

一目だけでも会いたいと言われた。

I was told they wanted to meet me even just for a moment.

2

A complete view or overview; a bird's-eye view—seeing the whole at once.

Noun

Examples

山頂から町が一目に見渡せる。

From the mountaintop you can take in the whole town at a glance.

この図表なら一目で傾向が分かる。

With this chart you can see the trend at a glance.

観光案内所の展望台は街を一目に収めるのにいい。

The observation deck at the tourist center is good for getting a view of the town all at once.

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