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時計でゾロ目を見る (tokei de zorome o miru - to see matching digits on a clock)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines '時計' (tokei - clock/watch) with the particle 'で' (de) to indicate the instrument or location. 'ゾロ目' (zorome - matching digits) is the direct object marked by 'を' (o), and '見る' (miru - to see) is the verb. It literally means 'to see matching digits on a clock'.

Sample sentences

昨日、デジタル時計でゾロ目を見たから、何かいいことがあるかも。

Yesterday, I saw matching digits on a digital clock, so something good might happen.

電車の中でふと時計を見たら、7時7分のゾロ目だった。

When I happened to look at the clock on the train, it was 7:07, matching digits.

彼がゾロ目を見るたびに願い事をするのが面白い。

It's interesting how he makes a wish every time he sees matching digits on a clock.

Quick facts

verb_form:The verb '見る' (miru) is in its dictionary form here, but can be conjugated (e.g., 見た - saw, 見ている - am seeing) depending on context.

cultural_context:In Japan, seeing 'ゾロ目' (zorome) on a clock (like 11:11 or 22:22) is often considered lucky or a sign of good fortune, similar to 'angel numbers' in Western cultures. People often make a wish when they see it.

Often used with

ゾロ目になった (it became matching digits)

エンジェルナンバーを見る (to see angel numbers)

時計をちらっと見る (to glance at the clock)

デジタル時計 (digital clock)

ゾロ目の時間 (the time with matching digits)

ゾロ目を見かける (to happen to see matching digits)

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Example

昨日、デジタル時計でゾロ目を見たから、何かいいことがあるかも。

Yesterday, I saw matching digits on a digital clock, so something good might happen.

電車の中でふと時計を見たら、7時7分のゾロ目だった。

When I happened to look at the clock on the train, it was 7:07, matching digits.