目視(もくし)

もくし
noun, suru verb
visual inspection, looking with the naked eye
1. visual inspection, visual check, looking with the naked eye
The act of checking or confirming something by looking at it directly with one's own eyes, as opposed to using instruments or automated systems.
目視(もくし)で確認(かくにん)する。
To confirm by visual inspection.
安全(あんぜん)確認(かくにん)は必(かなら)ず目視(もくし)で行(おこな)ってください。
Please always perform safety checks visually.
計器(けいき)だけでなく目視(もくし)でも異常(いじょう)がないか点検(てんけん)した。
I inspected not only with instruments but also visually for any abnormalities.

USAGE:
A formal, technical term used as a suru verb: 目視(もくし)する (to visually inspect). Common in workplace safety, aviation, manufacturing, and quality control contexts. Often contrasted with instrumental or automated checks.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 目視(もくし)確認(かくにん): visual confirmation
  • 目視(もくし)検査(けんさ): visual inspection
  • 目視(もくし)点検(てんけん): visual check
  • 目視(もくし)で確認(かくにん)する: to verify visually
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