expression, godan verb (-ku)
see well in the dark; have good night vision
Describes the ability to see clearly in low-light conditions. Often used to talk about animals or people with naturally good night vision.
猫は夜目が利く。
Cats see well in the dark.
彼は夜目が利くので、暗い道でも平気だ。
He has good night vision, so he's fine even on dark roads.