Japanese

みため
Meaning: appearance; looks; outward aspect
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

見
た
目

Example sentences

This dish is wonderful in both appearance and taste.
その虫は見た目がとても気持ち悪い。
That bug looks very disgusting.
見た目だけで人を決めつけるのは良くない。
It is not good to judge people solely by their appearance.
彼女は見た目こそか弱いが、芯の強い女性だ。
She looks frail, but she is a woman with a strong core.
このカフェは、見た目も可愛いスイーツが人気だ。
This cafe is popular for its cute-looking sweets.
資料の内容を疎かにして見た目ばかりにこだわるのは、本末転倒だ
To neglect the content of the materials and only focus on the appearance is getting your priorities wrong.
彼はワイルドな見た目とは裏腹に、とても繊細な性格をしている。
Contrary to his wild appearance, he has a very delicate personality.
彼は見た目はいかついが、実はとても優しい。
He looks tough, but he's actually very kind.
この鞄は見た目よりも実用性を重視している。
This bag prioritizes practicality over appearance.
あの虫、見た目が本当にきしょい。
That bug's appearance is really creepy.

Usage Notes

Refers to how something or someone looks from the outside.

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