目めが届とどく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

keep an eye on; take care of; watch over

Implies that one's attention or supervision reaches someone or something, often used when looking after children, belongings, or a situation.

• 子こ供どもたちに目めが届とどくように、リビングで遊あそばせている。

  I let the children play in the living room so I can keep an eye on them.

• 仕し事ごとが忙いそがしくて、家いえのことにまで目めが届とどかない。

  I'm so busy with work that I can't take care of things at home.