目めに留とまる

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Meanings

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expression, godan verb (-ru)

Describes something that stands out visually or mentally, often unintentionally. Used for things that one happens to notice.

の

赤あか

いコート

が

人ひと

混ご

み

の

中なか

で

目め

に

留と

まっ

た

。

Her red coat stood out in the crowd.

目めに留とまる
Standard kanji spelling using 留まる (to stop, to stay).
目めに止とまる
Variant using 止まる (to stop). Less common but acceptable.
目めにとまる
Kana spelling for 目に, often used when the kanji 目 is considered too heavy or for clarity.

目め立だつ
目立つ means 'to stand out' or 'be conspicuous', often implying something is intentionally or prominently noticeable. 目に留まる is more about something incidentally catching one's attention.
気きづく
気づく means 'to notice' or 'realize', focusing on the cognitive act. 目に留まる emphasizes the visual or perceptual aspect of something entering one's field of attention.

Compound of 目 (eye) + に (particle) + 留まる (to stop, stay). Literally 'to stop in the eye', meaning something catches and holds one's gaze.