目めが合あう

expression, godan verb (-u)

eyes meet; make eye contact

Describes the moment when two people's eyes meet, often by chance. Used for mutual gaze.

• 電でん車しゃで隣となりの人ひとと目めが合あった。

  I made eye contact with the person next to me on the train.

• 彼かの女じょと目めが合あうと、いつもドキドキする。

  Whenever our eyes meet, my heart races.