目め鼻はな

noun

eyes and nose

Literal reference to the eyes and nose as facial features.

• 赤あかちゃんの目め鼻はながはっきりしてきた。

  The baby's eyes and nose have become more defined.

noun

looks; facial features

Abbreviation of 目鼻立ち (めはなだち). Refers to the overall appearance of the face, especially the arrangement of features.

See also: 目鼻立 (めはなだち)

• 彼かの女じょは目め鼻はなが整ととのっている。

  She has well-proportioned facial features.

noun

shape; form

Used in the phrase 目鼻が付く (めはながつく), meaning something takes shape or is roughly outlined. Often used for plans or projects.

See also: 目鼻が付く (めはながつく)

• 新あたらしいプロジェクトがようやく目め鼻はなが付ついてきた。

  The new project is finally taking shape.