expression, noun

  1. before one's eyes, in front of one, under one's nose.
  2. immediate, imminent, around the corner.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
目の前 めのまえ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
in front, before
まえ ゼン さき (2nd, N5)
grass, straw, herbs
to divide
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
cutting off feet as form of punishment
ゲツ グチ ゴツ
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ