English–Japanese
“eyesight” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishiryoku
Example
最近、視力が落ちました。sai kin shi ryoku ga o chi ma shi ta
My eyesight has gotten worse recently.
How to say “eyesight” in Japanese
“Eyesight” in Japanese is 視力 (shiryoku).
Describes how clearly the eyes can distinguish shapes and details.
Example sentences with 視力
スマートフォンを長時間見ても、視力がすぐに落ちるとは限りません。su mā to fo n o chō ji kan mi te mo shi ryoku ga su gu ni o chi ru to wa kagi ri ma se n
Even if you look at a smartphone for a long time, your eyesight does not necessarily get worse right away.
Tips for using 視力
- In everyday English, eyesight often means general ability to see, while visual acuity more specifically refers to measured sharpness in an eye test.