目立つ · godan verb (-tsu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 目立つ | 目立たない |
| Polite | 目立ちます | 目立ちません |
| Past polite | 目立ちました | 目立ちませんでした |
| Past | 目立った | 目立たなかった |
| Te-form | 目立って | 目立たないで |
| Desire | 目立ちたい | 目立ちたくない |
| Potential | 目立てる | 目立てない |
| Passive | 目立たれる | 目立たれない |
| Causative | 目立たせる | 目立たせない |
| Causative passive | 目立たせられるalso 目立たされる | 目立たせられないalso 目立たされない |
| Volitional | 目立とう | |
| Polite volitional | 目立ちましょう | |
| Imperative | 目立て | 目立つな |
| Conditional | 目立てば | 目立たなければ |
| Tara conditional | 目立ったら | 目立たなかったら |
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
Describes something or someone that attracts attention, often visually or behaviorally, in a noticeable way.
She always wears flashy clothes, so she stands out right away.
この色は遠くからでも目立つ。
This color stands out even from a distance.
His flashy outfit stands out.
He's a person who stands out in class.
Mistakes have been noticeably frequent lately.
She sat quietly, trying not to draw attention.
I chose clothes in an eye-catching color.
want to stand out; show off; seek attention