Japanese

ひとめ
Meaning: public eye; others' eyes; attention
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: じんもく

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Handwriting

人
目

Example sentences

Avoiding public notice, the two met in the park.
彼は人目もお構いなしに泣き出した
He started crying without caring about people's gaze.
忍者は人目を忍んで城に侵入した。
The ninja snuck into the castle, avoiding public gaze.
彼は人目を憚ることなく、彼女を抱きしめた。
He hugged her without caring about public notice.
彼は人目をはばからずに泣いた。
He cried without caring who saw him.
二人は人目を忍んで逢瀬を重ねた
The two met secretly again and again.
二人は人目を避けて、ひそやかに結婚式を挙げた。
The two avoided public attention and held a quiet wedding ceremony.

Usage Notes

Refers to the gaze or presence of others. Often used in phrases like '人目を避ける' (avoiding attention) or '人目を引く' (attracting attention).

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