Meaning

Primary

Eyebrows

Alternative

Brow

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. This also includes the place where your eyebrows live: your brow.

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

You're staring lovingly at your own eyebrows in the mirror when your mom walks in and you gasp, "Ma! You... (まゆ)" but you're in so much shock you can't finish the sentence, "Ma, you shaved off your eyebrows?!"

Context

Context Sentences

眉の形は人によって違う。

Eyebrow shape varies from person to person.

早く、眉にピアス開けたいな。

I want to get my eyebrow pierced soon.

眉の動きに注目すると表情を捉えやすいって知ってましたか?

Did you know paying attention to how eyebrows move makes it easier to perceive facial expressions?

Kanji Composition