Translation of Japanese word "眼鏡" to English
眼鏡
めがね
[megane]
IPA: /meɡane/
Meaning
NounSpectacles, frames bearing two lenses worn in front of the eyes.
How to use
眼鏡 (megane) — 'glasses / spectacles'. 眼鏡をかける — put on glasses. サングラス — sunglasses.
🇬🇧 English
glasses / spectacles
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 眼鏡
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): めがね
Romaji Transcription: megane
Example Sentences
眼鏡を忘れてきました。
めがねを わすれてきました。
I forgot my glasses.
眼鏡を新しく買いました。
めがねを あたらしく かいました。
I bought new glasses.
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Common phrases
- 眼鏡をかける / 外す— to wear / take off glasses
Frequency rank: #566 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "眼鏡" mean?▼
The Japanese word "眼鏡" means "glasses / spectacles" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "眼鏡"?▼
The word "眼鏡" is read as "めがね" (megane). 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: "Something used by people with poor eyesight.".
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