を目にした

saw

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saw The past form of を目にする, meaning to see, witness, or observe something. It is somewhat more formal than 見る and can emphasize directly experiencing something visually.
JA: 旅行中に美しい夕日を目にした。
EN: I saw a beautiful sunset during my trip.

私たちは楽しい光景を目にした

We saw a delightful sight.

母の死を目にしたショックで意識を失った

The shock of witnessing my mother's death caused me to lose consciousness.