目(め)が利(き)く

めがきく
expression
to have a good eye for, to be discerning
1. to have a good eye for, to be discerning
To have the ability to recognize quality, value, or authenticity; to be a good judge of something.
彼女(かのじょ)は骨董品(こっとうひん)に目(め)が利(き)く。
She has a good eye for antiques.
目(め)の利(き)く人(ひと)に見(み)てもらおう。
Let's have someone with a discerning eye take a look.
長年(ながねん)の経験(けいけん)で、良(よ)い品(しな)に目(め)が利(き)くようになった。
Through years of experience, I've developed an eye for quality goods.

COMMON CONTEXTS:

Often used for expertise in evaluating:

  • 骨董品(こっとうひん) (antiques)
  • 美術品(びじゅつひん) (art)
  • 宝石(ほうせき) (gems)
  • 人材(じんざい) (talent/personnel)
  • 食材(しょくざい) (ingredients)

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:

  • 目利(めき)き: a connoisseur, an expert judge
  • 目(め)が肥(こ)えている: to have refined taste
  • 見(み)る目(め)がある: to have good judgment
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Added 2026.2.5 11:47
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