目に留める (めにとどめる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, ichidan verb
take notice of; pay attention to
Used when something catches one's eye or when one deliberately notices something. Often used with を to mark the thing noticed.
を
歩
い
て
いる
と
、
ふと
彼
女
の
姿
を
目
に
留
め
た
。
While walking through town, I suddenly caught sight of her.