discerning eye; good judgment; an eye for
The ability to judge quality, authenticity, or value; often used in phrases like 見る目がある (have a good eye) or 見る目がない (lack judgment).
He has a discerning eye for paintings.
public eye; eyes of others; public opinion
How one is seen or judged by other people; often used in expressions like 見る目が怖い (fear of what others think) or 見る目を気にする (worry about public opinion).
The outward look or visual impression something gives; can refer to how something appears at first glance.
point of view; way of looking
One's perspective or manner of viewing things; often used in contexts discussing different viewpoints.
My way of looking at things has changed.
あの人は人を見る目がない。
That person has no judgment of character.
I'm afraid of what people will think.
He is always concerned about how the public sees him.
This garden is beautiful to look at.
The presentation is pleasing to the eye.
His point of view is always unique.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes seen.
Compound of 見る (miru, 'to see') and 目 (me, 'eye'), literally 'seeing eye'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used idiomatically since at least the Edo period.