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

  • 目のまわり

    around the eyes

    目のつかれ

    eyestrain

    目の下

    under the 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