• 目め — eye
• 一日目いちにちめ — first day
• 目立めだつ — to stand out
• 注目ちゅうもく — attention; notice
• 目的もくてき — purpose; goal
• 真面目まじめ — serious; earnest

“目” is not just about vision — it’s a core concept in Japanese thought. From ranking (一番目) to focus (注目), it plays a crucial role in expressing attention, sequence, and awareness.

目めに 見みえる 変化へんかがあります。
There are visible changes.

注目ちゅうもくを 集あつめる 話題わだいです。
It’s a hot topic that draws attention.