Japanese

めをうばう
Meaning: to catch one's eye; to be eye-catching; to be stunning
Part of Speech: Verb, Phrase, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 目を奪う 目を奪わない
Polite 目を奪います 目を奪いません
Past 目を奪った 目を奪わなかった
Polite + Past 目を奪いました 目を奪いませんでした
Te-form 目を奪って 目を奪わなくて
Potential 目を奪える 目を奪えない
Passive 目を奪われる 目を奪われない
Causative 目を奪わせる 目を奪わせない
Causative + Passive 目を奪わされる 目を奪わされない
Imperative 目を奪え 目を奪うな

Handwriting

目
を
奪
う

Example

I was instinctively captivated by that beautiful night view.

Usage Notes

Used when something is so beautiful or impressive that you can't help but look at it.

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