How to say 'Standout' in Japanese | 目立つ

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The Japanese word for Standout is 'Medatsu', written as 目立つ in Japanese.'Standout' in hiragana is めだつ.

word

目立つ

Meaning

Standout

Reading

めだつ

medatsu

Kanji

目Eye 立Stand

Explanation

The Japanese verb '目立つ (めだつ)' means 'to stand out' or 'to be conspicuous'. It is used to describe something or someone that attracts attention due to being noticeably different or prominent. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as describing a person's appearance, behavior, or even an object's characteristics. For example: Her red dress stands out「彼女の赤いドレスは目立つ」(かのじょのあかいドレスはめだつ). He stands out in the crowd「彼は人混みで目立つ」(かれはひとごみでめだつ). The verb can also be used in a negative sense, implying that someone or something is drawing unwanted attention. For instance: His loud voice stands out too much「彼の大きな声が目立ちすぎる」(かれのおおきなこえがめだちすぎる).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2368

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 目立つ

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

目

Meaning

Eye

kanji

立

Meaning

Stand

Hiragana in the Word 目立つ

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

つ

Reading

Tsu

Words Related to 目立つ Through the Kanji 目

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 目 as well.

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目

Meaning

Eye, Sight

word

駄目

Meaning

Useless, No

word

目的

Meaning

Purpose, Goal

word

目覚まし時計

Meaning

Alarm clock

word

目標

Meaning

Goal

word

目指す

Meaning

Aim

word

注目

Meaning

Attention

word

項目

Meaning

Item

word

真面目

Meaning

Serious, Earnest

word

種目

Meaning

Event

word

効き目

Meaning

Effect

word

お目に掛かる

Meaning

Meet

word

目上

Meaning

Superior

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目方

Meaning

Weight

word

目下

Meaning

Subordinate

word

目覚ましい

Meaning

Remarkable

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目覚まし

Meaning

Alarm

word

役目

Meaning

Duty, Role

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一目

Meaning

Glance, First move

word

丁目

Meaning

District

word

目撃

Meaning

Witness

word

目覚める

Meaning

Awaken

word

Meaning

Index, Table of contents

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目薬

Meaning

Eye drops

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目的地

Meaning

Destination

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科目

Meaning

Subject

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目印

Meaning

Mark, Sign

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目茶苦茶

Meaning

Chaotic, Absurd

Words Related to 目立つ Through the Kanji 立

These 32 Words contain the Kanji 立 as well.

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立つ

Meaning

Stand

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立てる

Meaning

Stand, Establish

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立場

Meaning

Position, Standpoint

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役に立つ

Meaning

Useful

word

対立

Meaning

Conflict

word

組み立てる

Meaning

Assemble

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立ち上がる

Meaning

Rise up, Standup

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立派

Meaning

Admirable, Splendid

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県立

Meaning

Prefectural

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立

Meaning

Establish, Rate

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自立

Meaning

Independence

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確立

Meaning

Establishment

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設立

Meaning

Establishment

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成立

Meaning

Establishment

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成り立つ

Meaning

Hold, Consist

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役立つ

Meaning

Useful

word

国立

Meaning

National

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申し立て

Meaning

Claim

word

立ち止まる

Meaning

Stop, Pause

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中立

Meaning

Neutrality

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都立

Meaning

Metropolitan

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立て込む

Meaning

Crowded

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夕立

Meaning

Evening rain

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私立

Meaning

Private

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立ち直る

Meaning

Recover

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立ち入り禁止

Meaning

No entry

word

府立

Meaning

Prefectural

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立て替える

Meaning

Pay for

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立法

Meaning

Legislation

word

両立

Meaning

Compatibility

word

独立

Meaning

Independence

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創立

Meaning

Establishment

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What does 'Medatsu' (目立つ) mean?

'Medatsu' means 'Standout' .

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