Japanese

ちゅうもく
Meaning: attention; notice; observation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

注
目

Example sentences

That young actor is currently one of the most talked-about individuals.
彼女は世界中の注目を独占している。
She is hogging the attention of the whole world.
彼がことさら声を荒らげたのは、皆の注目を集めるためだった。
He raised his voice intentionally to get everyone's attention.
彼女の奇抜なファッションは、いつも周囲の注目を集めている。
Her eccentric fashion always attracts the attention of those around her.
太陽光発電は再生可能エネルギーとして注目されている。
Solar power generation is attracting attention as a renewable energy source.
彼は将来有望な若手選手として注目されている。
He is being noticed as a promising young athlete.
彼はデビュー作で名誉ある新人賞を受賞し、一躍注目の作家となった。
He won a prestigious newcomer award for his debut work and instantly became a novelist in the spotlight.
彼女は都会のモダンなガールとして注目されていた。
She was attracting attention as a modern girl of the city.
オリンピックの開会式は、世界中の人々が注目する華やかなイベントだ。
The Olympic opening ceremony is a grand event that people all over the world watch.
彼女は次期大統領の最有力候補として注目されている。
She is attracting attention as the most likely candidate for the next president.

Usage Notes

Used when someone or something attracts significant attention or interest from the public or media.

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