A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Ko'zga yaqin

Close to the eye

意味

A person who is attractive

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文化的背景

In Uzbek culture, calling someone 'ko'zga yaqin' is often preferred over 'chiroyli' (beautiful) because it is more modest and implies a pleasant personality alongside good looks. The concept of 'ko'zga yaqin' applies to traditional crafts like Ikat weaving or pottery. If the patterns are harmonious and not too jarring, they are described this way. On Uzbek Instagram, you'll see this phrase in comments. It's a 'safe' compliment that doesn't sound too thirsty or inappropriate. When hosting, Uzbeks try to make the 'dasturxon' (tablecloth/spread) 'ko'zga yaqin'. It's not just about the food, but how beautifully it is arranged.

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Use with 'Juda'

Adding 'juda' (very) makes the compliment sound much more sincere and warm.

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Gender Neutrality

This phrase is perfectly safe for all genders. Unlike 'kelishgan' (mostly male) or 'go'zal' (mostly female), 'ko'zga yaqin' is universal.

意味

A person who is attractive

💡

Use with 'Juda'

Adding 'juda' (very) makes the compliment sound much more sincere and warm.

⚠️

Gender Neutrality

This phrase is perfectly safe for all genders. Unlike 'kelishgan' (mostly male) or 'go'zal' (mostly female), 'ko'zga yaqin' is universal.

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The 'Ekan' Rule

When you first notice someone is attractive, use 'ko'zga yaqin ekan' (it turns out they are attractive) instead of just 'ko'zga yaqin'.

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Modesty

If someone calls you 'ko'zga yaqin', the best response is a simple 'Rahmat' (Thank you) and perhaps a modest deflection.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

Uning yangi mashinasi juda ____ ekan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko'zga yaqin

We use 'ko'zga yaqin' to describe something that looks nice, like a new car.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a friend's appearance?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sen bugun juda ko'zga yaqin bo'libsan.

This is a natural way to tell a friend they look good today.

Match the Uzbek phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched synonyms or related terms.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

A: Kecha anavi yangi filmni ko'rdingmi? B: Ha, undagi bosh qahramon juda ____ yigit ekan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko'zga yaqin

The speaker is describing the attractive lead actor.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

What can be 'Ko'zga yaqin'?

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People

  • Friends
  • Actors
  • Babies
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Objects

  • Cars
  • Houses
  • Clothes
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Digital

  • Websites
  • Photos
  • Apps

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Uning yangi mashinasi juda ____ ekan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko'zga yaqin

We use 'ko'zga yaqin' to describe something that looks nice, like a new car.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a friend's appearance? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Sen bugun juda ko'zga yaqin bo'libsan.

This is a natural way to tell a friend they look good today.

Match the Uzbek phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

All pairs are correctly matched synonyms or related terms.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kecha anavi yangi filmni ko'rdingmi? B: Ha, undagi bosh qahramon juda ____ yigit ekan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ko'zga yaqin

The speaker is describing the attractive lead actor.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but keep it professional. You might say their 'presentation' or 'office' is ko'zga yaqin rather than their person, unless you are very close.

No, 'chiroyli' is a more direct word for 'beautiful'. 'Ko'zga yaqin' is more about being 'pleasant' and 'attractive'.

Yes! A cute puppy or a majestic horse can be described as 'ko'zga yaqin'.

There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite like 'ko'zga uzoq'. You would just say 'ko'rimsiz' (unattractive) or 'yoqimsiz' (unpleasant).

It's better for journalism or fiction. In a strictly formal business letter, use 'ko'rkam' or 'munosib'.

Not necessarily. It's often used by grandmothers to describe their grandchildren, so it's quite safe.

Absolutely! It's a great way to say a UI/UX is 'pleasing to the eye'.

It's a hard 'g' as in 'goat'.

Add 'yaqinroq': 'Ko'zga yaqinroq'.

You could, but 'go'zal' or 'ajoyib' (wonderful) are more common for nature.

関連フレーズ

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Istarasi issiq

similar

Charming, having a warm aura

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Ko'rimli

synonym

Good-looking, presentable

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Kelishgan

specialized form

Handsome/Well-built

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Yoqimtoy

similar

Cute/Likable

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Ko'zga tashlanmoq

contrast

To stand out/be noticeable

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