JLPT N4 · Useful words

目立つ

めだつ

to stand out

Stroke order of 目立つ

3 characters, 11 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

目 · 5 strokes立 · 5 strokesつ · 1 strokes

Memory trick

Whoever stands 立 up in front of all eyes 目 stands out.

Parts: 目 eye + 立 stand

The characters in 目立つ

目め — eye (5 strokes)
つつ — tsu (1 strokes)

Example sentence

赤い服はとても目立ちます。

あかいふくはとてもめだちます。

Red clothes really stand out.

Words with 目

目eye 目的purpose 真面目serious; diligent 目標goal; target 目的地destination 目眩dizziness 目薬eye drops 目覚ましalarm clock 目次table of contents

Words with 立

立つto stand 立派splendid 私立private (school etc.)夕立evening shower 献立menu; meal plan 独立independence 立場standpoint 組み立てるto assemble

More words: Useful words

言葉word; language 話talk; story 用意preparation 思い出memory 自由freedom; free 以上more than; that's all 地元hometown; local area 特にespecially 少しa little 多分probably 本当truth; real 上手skilful; good at 下手unskilful; bad at 田舎countryside 安全safe; safety

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