N2
いちもくおく (ichimoku oku)
一目置く
to acknowledge someone's superiority, to show respect, to defer to someone
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Idiomatic expression. Literally 'to place one move' (in a game like Go), meaning to give a handicap or show deference to someone's skill or reputation. Used when you recognize someone's superior ability and respect them for it.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は若いが、その実力には誰もが一目置いている。
Although he is young, everyone acknowledges his ability.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一目置く"!
彼の専門知識は素晴らしく、社内では皆が彼に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「専門知識が素晴らしい」ことから、皆が彼の能力を認め「一目置いている」のが適切です。
English: Given his 'excellent expertise,' it's appropriate that everyone 'acknowledges his superiority' (ichimoku oiteiru).
English: Given his 'excellent expertise,' it's appropriate that everyone 'acknowledges his superiority' (ichimoku oiteiru).
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