How to Say ‘In front of eyes’ in Japanese
目の前で
めのまえで
💬 Usage Tip: [目の前] (me no mae) literally translates to 'in front of your eyes'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: The phrase emphasizes immediacy and direct visibility, making a situation more impactful.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
目め
[me]
eye
The organ of sight.
彼の目の前で起こった。
It happened right in front of his eyes.
のの
[no]
of
Indicates possession or association.
体の一部。
A part of the body.
前まえ
[mae]
front
Refers to the forward-facing part.
家の前にいる。
In front of the house.
でで
[de]
at
Indicates the location of an action.
家で食事する。
Eat at home.
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