Definition of 岡目八目傍目八目
- (n) looking on from the side; looking on by an outsider
- (n) outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
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(n) bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation
彼女が彼に惚れてるのは岡目八目疑いのないところだよ。
As a disinterested third-party, I can declare that she secretly loves him. -
(exp) onlookers see more of the game than the players do; people watching a game of go see 8 moves further ahead
傍目八目という言葉があるように一度協会から離れて、日本サッカーをみて頂きたい。
Like the saying that things are seen clearest from outside I wish he'd leave the association for a time and take a look at Japanese soccer.
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(n) (biological) order
「そのとおり」私は、シャワーを浴びている時に石鹸が目に入るとヒステリー状態になる男のように、娘のこの話に身震いしながら言った。
Right, I said, shivering at this recital as a man would who gets hysterical while taking a shower if a bit of soap stings his eye. -
item (of a budget revision, etc.)
ヘレン・ケラーは目と耳と口が不自由だった。
Helen Keller was blind, deaf and dumb. -
(ctr) counter for go pieces; counter for surrounded positions (in go)
彼は崇拝の眼で彼女を眺めた。
He regarded her with worship in his eyes.
