A mark or sign used for quick identification or recognition; a marker attached to an object or place for identification.
荷物に赤いテープを目印として貼っておいた。
I put a red tape on the luggage as a mark.
地図に集合場所の目印を付けておいてください。
Please mark the meeting place on the map.
棚にはサイズごとに目印が付いているので探しやすい。
The shelves are marked by size, so it's easy to find things.
A visible landmark or guide used as a reference point; something that serves as a guide when finding one's way.
あの高い塔が目印だから、すぐに場所が分かるよ。
That tall tower is a landmark, so you'll recognize the place immediately.
駅を目印にして右に曲がってください。
Use the station as a landmark and turn right.
遠くから見える大きな木が目印になる。
The large tree visible from afar serves as a landmark.
Archaic: a trademark or sign indicating a merchant's shop or brand (historical usage, e.g., Edo period).
江戸時代、商人は屋号の目印を暖簾や看板に付けていた。
In the Edo period, merchants attached marks of their shop names to noren or signboards.