• 目め — eye
• 目立めだつ — to stand out
• 一日目いちにちめ — first day
• 二回目にかいめ — second time
• 目的もくてき — purpose; goal
• 注目ちゅうもく — attention; notice
• 目薬めぐすり — eye drops
• 目覚めざまし時計どけい — alarm clock

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“目” is not just about vision — it’s widely used for attention, order, and viewpoint. You’ll see it in everyday words like 注目 (attention), 目的 (purpose), and expressions that describe what stands out (目立つ).