English–Japanese

“eye” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajime

Example

目を開けます。me o a ke ma su

I open my eyes.

Illustration for 目 (eye)

How to say “eye” in Japanese

“Eye” in Japanese is 目 (me).

Refers to the part of the face that senses light and enables sight.

Full entry for 目: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 目

私は目が大きいです。watashi wa me ga ō ki i de su

My eyes are big.

眠いので、目をこすります。nemu i no de me o ko su ri ma su

I rub my eyes because I am sleepy.

Tips for using 目

  • In Japanese, 目 (me) can mean either "eye" or "eyes," because the noun does not normally change form for singular and plural.

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