NichiDict

目前

めさき
目先
[mesaki]

Meanings

1.Noun

before one's eyes; under one's nose

2.No-adjNoun

immediate (e.g. interests); present; at hand; short-run

3.Noun

foresight; near future

4.Noun

appearance

Other Readings

目前」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

目前の問題に集中した。

I focused on the immediate problem.

目前の利益だけを追求するのは危険だ。

It is dangerous to pursue only immediate gains.

目前に迫った締め切りに追われている。

I am pressed by a deadline that is right before my eyes.