Japanese dictionary
How to say "eye" in Japanese
目め · me
"Eye" in Japanese is 目 (me). Eye drops are 目薬 (megusuri), and eyesight is 視力 (shiryoku).
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Ways to say "eye" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 目め · me | Eye. |
| 目薬めぐすり · megusuri | Eye drops. |
| 視力しりょく · shiryoku | Eyesight. |
How to use it
目 appears in many expressions: 目が覚める (wake up), 目を通す (look over a document).
"Eye contact" is アイコンタクト, but in Japan long direct eye contact can feel intense.
Example sentences
- 目が疲れました。Me ga tsukaremashita.My eyes are tired.
- 資料に目を通してください。Shiryō ni me o tōshite kudasai.Please look over the materials.
- ドラッグストアで目薬を買いました。Doraggu sutoa de megusuri o kaimashita.I bought eye drops at the drugstore.
- 花粉で目がかゆいです。Kafun de me ga kayui desu.My eyes itch because of pollen.
- 視力が悪いので、眼鏡をかけています。Shiryoku ga warui node, megane o kakete imasu.My eyesight is poor, so I wear glasses.
- 朝六時に目が覚めました。Asa rokuji ni me ga samemashita.I woke up at six in the morning.
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Questions
What does 目を通す mean?
目を通す (me o tōsu) means to look over or skim a document. It is common at work.
How do you say "I wear glasses" in Japanese?
Say 眼鏡をかけています (megane o kakete imasu).
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