目がない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 目がない | 目がなくない |
| Polite | 目がないです | 目がなくないですalso 目がなくありません |
| Past polite | 目がなかったです | 目がなくなかったですalso 目がなくありませんでした |
| Past | 目がなかった | 目がなくなかった |
| Te-form | 目がなくて | 目がなくなくて |
| Adverbial | 目がなく | |
| Conditional | 目がなければ | 目がなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 目がなかったら | 目がなくなかったら |
extremely fond of; have a weakness for; be a sucker for
Used to express that someone is crazy about something, often food, hobbies, or people. The pattern is 〜に目がない.
He has a weakness for sweets.
I'm a sucker for cats.
have no eye for; be a poor judge of; lack insight
Indicates a lack of discernment or appreciation, often in artistic or evaluative contexts. The pattern is 〜に目がない in a negative sense, contrasting with sense 1.
He has no eye for paintings, so he can't give good advice.
I have no eye for fashion.
have no chance (of succeeding)
Used to say there is no hope or possibility of success, often in competitive or challenging situations. The pattern is 〜に目がない or 〜では目がない.
This problem is too difficult; I have no chance of solving it.
I'm no match for him.