Translation of Japanese word "目" to English
目
め
[me]
IPA: /me/
Meaning
NounAn organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”).
How to use
目 (me) — 'eye'. 目が大きい — big eyes. 目を閉じる — close one's eyes. 一つ目 (hitotsu-me) — the first (ordinal counter).
🇬🇧 English
eye
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 目
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): め
Romaji Transcription: me
Example Sentences
彼の目は青いです。
かれの めは あおいです。
His eyes are blue.
彼女は目が大きいです。
かのじょは めが おおきいです。
She has big eyes.
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Common phrases
- 目を閉じる— to close one's eyes
- 目が覚める— to wake up (eyes open)
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Frequency rank: #137 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "目" mean?▼
The Japanese word "目" means "eye" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "目"?▼
The word "目" is read as "め" (me). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the organ of sight.".
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