Meaning

Primary

Eye

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

  • 目をつぶる

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

    目をとおす

    to skim through

    目をとじる

    to close one's eyes

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