expression, godan verb (-ru)
be visible to; catch one's eye; meet one's eyes
Describes something entering one's field of vision, often with a nuance of being noticed or making an impression. Commonly used in the pattern 〜が目に映る.
窓の外の景色が目に映った。
The scenery outside the window caught my eye.
彼の姿がふと目に映った。
His figure suddenly came into view.