外そと目め

noun

appearance; how one looks to others

Refers to the impression one gives to others, often contrasted with one's true self or inner feelings.

• 彼かれは外そと目めを気きにしすぎる。

  He cares too much about how he looks to others.

• 外そと目めには幸しあわせそうに見みえるが、実じつは悩なやみを抱かかえている。

  She looks happy on the outside, but she actually has worries.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

outside; exterior; towards the outside

Used for the outer side or outward-facing part of something; can also function adjectivally with の.

• 箱はこの外そと目めに傷きずがある。

  There is a scratch on the outside of the box.

• 外そと目めの窓まどから光ひかりが差さし込こむ。

  Light comes in through the window facing outside.