Japanese Word · Intermediate
一目置く
to take one's hat off, to acknowledge another's superiority
Pronunciation: [it͡ɕimo̞kɯ̟ o̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
to take one's hat off, to acknowledge another's superiority
Example
だれもが一目置く人物だ。
It's the figure that everyone looks up to.
Practice tips
- Practice 一目置く 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.