()につく

めにつく
expression
to catch one's eye, to stand out
cognition
1. to catch one's eye, to stand out, to be noticeable
Something draws attention, either because it is prominent or because it keeps happening. Can be positive (something eye-catching) or negative (something annoyingly conspicuous).
A red sign caught my eye.
Lately, vacant shops are noticeable.
(かれ)態度(たいど)(わる)だんだん()につくようになった。
His bad attitude gradually became more and more noticeable.

Usage

Often used when something catches one's attention spontaneously. When the subject is negative (bad behavior, mistakes, problems), the expression implies annoyance at how conspicuous it is. When the subject is neutral or positive, it simply means something stands out visually.

Common patterns

  • ()につく: something catches one's eye
  • ()につくところ: noticeable points, things that stand out

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