Translation guide
How to express that something is easy to see, hear, or perceive, or stands out from its surroundings.
Something that can be clearly seen, heard, or noticed by the senses.
The most common and natural way to say something stands out visually or figuratively. Often used for appearance, behavior, or differences.
Her red coat is very noticeable.
He is the most noticeable person in the class.
Literally 'catches the eye'. Used when something draws attention, often unintentionally or because it is out of place.
The dust in the corner of the room was noticeable.
Formal, written word for 'noticeable' or 'remarkable', often used in reports or academic contexts.
The improvement was noticeable.
Means 'can tell by looking'. Used when a difference or change is visually obvious.
The damage is noticeable just by looking.
A change or difference that is easy to perceive.
Means 'clear' or 'obvious'. Commonly used for noticeable differences, effects, or facts.
The effect was noticeable.
Adverb meaning 'clearly' or 'distinctly'. Often used with verbs like わかる or 見える.
Something that is noticeable because it is inappropriate or embarrassing.
Something that is difficult to notice or only slightly perceptible.
目立つ is used when something stands out positively or neutrally, while 目につく often implies something catches your eye unintentionally, sometimes negatively (like clutter or flaws).
There is no single Japanese adjective that covers all uses of 'noticeable'. Using ノーティサブル is not natural. Choose the expression based on whether you mean visually standing out, clearly perceivable, or barely perceptible.
The difference between the two is noticeable.
音がはっきり聞こえる。
The sound is clearly noticeable.
Formal adjective for 'remarkable' or 'striking', often used for significant changes or progress.
Noticeable progress was observed.
その派手な服は悪目立ちしている。
Those flashy clothes are noticeably out of place.
Only a barely noticeable change can be seen.