Japanese

ひとみ
Meaning: pupil (of the eye); eye; gaze
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

瞳

Example sentences

Her eyes were blue like the sea.
彼は彼女の瞳をじっと見つめ返した。
He stared back intently into her eyes.
彼の瞳がキラリと輝いた。
His eyes flashed with determination.
その子犬は愛くるしい大きな瞳で私を見つめた
That puppy stared at me with its adorable large eyes.
彼は長身痩躯ながら、その瞳には鋭い活力が宿っていた。
Despite his tall and thin physique, his eyes were sharp and full of energy.
彼女の瞳には希望のきらめきがあった。
There was a sparkle of hope in her eyes.

Usage Notes

Refers to the pupil specifically or the eye in a more poetic or descriptive way.

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