Vocabulary

What does 目立つ (めだつ, medatsu) mean?

目立つ (めだつ, medatsu) means to stand out, to be conspicuous.

Quick facts
Readingめだつ
Romajimedatsu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
めだつ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmedatsu

to stand out, to be conspicuous

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to be conspicuous; to stand out

Example sentences

  • Red clothes stand out a lot.

  • Her talent has become increasingly noticeable.

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