“Under one's nose” in Japanese
Short answer
Under one's nose in Japanese is “目先” (mesaki). Full meaning: before one's eyes, under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests), present, at hand, short-run; foresight, near future.
Other ways to say “Under one's nose” in Japanese
目前
mokuzen before one's very eyes, under one's nose, imminence, close at hand
鼻先
hanasaki tip of nose; before one's eyes, under one's nose, in front of; tip (of something)
鼻の下
hananoshita upper lip, philtrum, under one's nose; mouth
目の前
menomae before one's eyes, in front of one, under one's nose; immediate, imminent, around the corner
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
鼻っ先
hanassaki tip of nose; before one's eyes, under one's nose, in front of; tip (of something)
鼻さき
hanasaki tip of nose; before one's eyes, under one's nose, in front of; tip (of something)
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