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Eye


Meaning

Eye

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned for the kanji, meaning you should already know it!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 目のまわり

    around the eyes

    目のつかれ

    eyestrain

    目の下

    under the eyes

  • 目をとじる

    to close one's eyes

    目をとおす

    to skim through

    目をつぶる

    to close one's eyes, to turn a blind eye

  • 目につく

    to catch one's eye

    目にする

    to see something

    目に入る

    to come into view

Context Sentences

うちのハスキーは目がブルーです。

Our Husky's eyes are blue.

そのとき、犬が目に入った。

At that moment, a dog came into sight.

目の下にコンタクトレンズがついてるよ。

There's a contact lens under your eye.


Kanji Composition