JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
目玉
Literal eyeball, but often denotes the main attraction, centerpiece, or feature item.
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目玉焼き medamayaki - sunny-side up egg
1 Noun
Eyeball
Refers specifically to the physical globe of the eye distinct from the general faculty of vision.
Example
猫 の 目玉 は 暗い 場所 で 光って 見える 。
A cat's eyeballs seem to glow in dark places.
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2 Noun
Main Attraction / Centerpiece
Denotes the featured item, star attraction, or loss leader intended to draw public attention.
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Sunny-Side Up Egg
Acts as a colloquial reference or abbreviation for a sunny-side up fried egg.
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