English–Japanese
“nearsightedness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikinshi
Example
兄は近視で、眼鏡をかけています。ani wa kin shi de megane o ka ke te i ma su
My older brother is nearsighted and wears glasses.
How to say “nearsightedness” in Japanese
“Nearsightedness” in Japanese is 近視 (kinshi).
Describes a condition in which the eyes focus images in front of the retina, making nearby objects clearer than distant ones.
Example sentences with 近視
弟は、学校の検査で近視だと分かりました。otōto wa gak kō no ken sa de kin shi da to wa ka ri ma shi ta
My younger brother found out that he was nearsighted during a school screening.
Tips for using 近視
- In English, nearsightedness is the everyday term, while myopia is the common medical term for the same condition.