目障り

めざわり
Alternative writings: 目ざわり
Frequency:
1

Something that offends the eye; an eyesore or a sight that is unpleasant or distracting.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

工事現場の仮設の囲いが街並みに目障りだ。

The temporary barriers at the construction site are an eyesore in the streetscape.

あの古い看板は目障りだから、取り替えたほうがいい。

That old sign is an eyesore; it would be better to replace it.

彼の図々しい態度が目障りで、つい注意してしまった。

His brazen attitude was irritating to the eye, so I ended up telling him off.

2

Something that obstructs the view or blocks a sightline.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

窓の近くに置いた観葉植物が外の景色の目障りになっている。

The potted plant placed near the window is blocking the view outside.

新しい看板が歩道から店の入口を目障りにしている。

The new sign is obstructing the view of the shop entrance from the sidewalk.

作業車が停まっていて、眺望が目障りだ。

A work vehicle is parked there and is obstructing the view.