私の目
watashi no me
The English phrase "my eye" is translated into Japanese as 私の目 (watashi no me).
This phrase is used as an expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
Meaning: Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust, or disbelief (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the possessive particle の (no) which translates to "of" and 目 (me) meaning "eye".
How do you pronounce it?
watashi no me
Did you know?
- The word 目 ('eye') is used in the Japanese term 目上の人 ('person above the eye') to describe a social superior or someone of higher rank.
- Japanese has a specific term, 目が高い ('eyes are high'), used to praise someone for having great taste or being a discerning judge of quality.
- In Japanese, the word 目 can also refer to a stitch in sewing or a mesh in a net, showing the word's versatility beyond anatomy.
Examples in context
- 先生、 目が 痛いです。(Sensei, me ga itai desu.)Teacher, my eye hurts.
Example conversation
Yota is making an excuse for being late.
- 陽太 Yotaごめん、電車が遅れたんだ。Gomen, densha ga okureta n da.Sorry, the train was delayed.
- 美咲 Misakiはいはい、私の目。Hai hai, watashi no me.Yeah, right, tell me something I don't know.
- 陽太 Yota本当に遅れたんだよ！Hontou ni okureta n da yo!It really was delayed!
- 美咲 Misakiもういいから、早く仕事して。Mou ii kara, hayaku shigoto shite.Enough already, just get to work.
