gaze; line of sight; direction one is looking
Refers to where someone is looking or the direction of their eyes. Often used in phrases like 目線をそらす (avert one's gaze) or 目線が合う (meet someone's eyes).
He awkwardly averted his gaze.
I practiced speaking while looking at the camera.
point of view; standpoint; perspective
Used when considering something from a particular person's or group's perspective. Common in phrases like 消費者の目線 (consumer's perspective) or 目線に立つ (take someone's standpoint).
It's important to think from a child's point of view.
This project is designed from the user's perspective.
line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photo)
Refers to the black bar or line placed over a person's eyes in photographs or videos to obscure their identity. A specialized media term.
The suspect's photo had a line covering the eyes.
She looked away, seeming embarrassed.
This product was designed from a child's point of view.
They blurred out the eyes to protect the person's privacy.
Our eyes happened to meet on the train.