“Before one's eyes” in Japanese
Short answer
Before one's eyes in Japanese is “目の当たり” (manoatari). Full meaning: before one's eyes, in one's presence, up close, personally.
Other ways to say “Before one's eyes” in Japanese
目先
mesaki before one's eyes, under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests), present, at hand, short-run; foresight, near future
眼前
ganzen before one's eyes
現前
genzen before one's eyes
目の前
menomae before one's eyes, in front of one, under one's nose; immediate, imminent, around the corner
見る見る
mirumiru very fast, in a twinkle, before one's eyes
鼻先
hanasaki tip of nose; before one's eyes, under one's nose, in front of; tip (of something)
目交い
manakai between one's eyes, before one's eyes, space where one's left and right eyesight meet
眼先
mesaki before one's eyes, under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests), present, at hand, short-run; foresight, near future
目さき
mesaki before one's eyes, under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests), present, at hand, short-run; foresight, near future
目の当り
manoatari before one's eyes, in one's presence, up close, personally
目のあたり
manoatari before one's eyes, in one's presence, up close, personally
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