Japanese Word · Intermediate
目を付ける
to have one's eye on
Pronunciation: [me̞ o̞ t͡sɨke̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to have one's eye on
Example
彼は十年前からその俳優に目を付けていたので、彼が有名になったのを見て嬉しそうだ。
He has had his eye on the actor for 10 years, so he looks happy to see that the actor has become famous.
Practice tips
- Practice 目を付ける out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.