JLPT N1 Advanced
日の目
Seeing the light of day; public recognition.
Readings
Other forms
日の目を見る hinome o miru - the most common phrase
Noun (almost always used in a set phrase)
"Seeing the light of day" / "Being recognized"
Refers to the sunlight as a metaphor for public attention falling upon something previously hidden or obscure.
Example
彼 は 無名 だっ た が 、 この 作品 で やっと 日の目 を 見 た 。
He was unknown, but with this work, he finally got his moment in the sun.
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