English–Japanese

“myopia” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikingan

Example

姉は近眼です。ane wa kin gan de su

My older sister is nearsighted.

Illustration for 近眼 (myopia)

How to say “myopia” in Japanese

“Myopia” in Japanese is 近眼 (kingan).

Refers to a condition in which the eyes bring nearby things into focus while distant things remain unclear.

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

Example sentences with 近眼

近眼が進むと、遠くの物がさらに見えにくくなります。kin gan ga susu mu to tō ku no mono ga sa ra ni mi e ni ku ku na ri ma su

As myopia worsens, it becomes even harder to see things far away.

Tips for using 近眼

  • The figurative English use of myopia describes limited foresight, whereas Japanese 近眼 (kingan) is used for nearsighted vision itself.

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