Refers to how something or someone looks outwardly, often implying a contrast with reality or substance.
It doesn't look good, but it tastes great.
人は見た目で判断してはいけない。
You shouldn't judge people by their appearance.
This cake looks really beautiful.
You shouldn't judge people by their appearance.
Contrary to how it looks, this insect isn't dangerous at all.
This dish isn't as spicy as it looks.
Recently, young men have also become concerned about their appearance.
見た目 focuses narrowly on how something looks on the surface, whereas 格好 also covers overall clothing style and other senses like posture or suitability.
見た目 is a native Japanese word for general outward appearance, while ルック is a loanword used mainly in fashion contexts.
見た目 is the everyday, conversational word for how something looks, while 外観 is more formal and typically used for buildings, products, or structures.
見た目 is a common, neutral word for how something looks at a glance, while 見てくれ has a more colloquial, sometimes dismissive tone.
見た目 is a casual, broad word for outward appearance in general, while 身なり is specifically about dress and grooming.
見た目 refers to how something looks visually, while 見たところ is used to introduce a tentative judgment based on that look.