目印

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 目印, read めじるし, denotes a visible cue used to find a place or identify an object.
• Basic usage: It refers to a red roof used for navigation and a mark added to identify one’s belongings.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A cue used for finding or identifying
  • It covers both a landmark for navigation and a small mark used to distinguish an object.