Japanese

めがね
Meaning: glasses; eyeglasses
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

眼
鏡

Example sentences

My grandfather is wearing glasses and reading a book.
眼鏡をかけると、遠くの景色がはっきり見える。
When I put on glasses, the distant scenery looks clear.
眼鏡を外して、目を休ませた。
I took off my glasses and rested my eyes.
これは眼鏡入れです。
This is a glasses case.
眼鏡をはずして顔を洗った。
I took off my glasses and washed my face.
眼鏡を外すと、周りの景色がぼやけて見える。
When I take off my glasses, the surrounding scenery looks blurry.
この新しい眼鏡、すごくしっくりくるよ。
These new glasses feel really right on me.
眼鏡がずり落ちる。
The glasses slip down.
彼女は黒ぶちの眼鏡をかけている。
She is wearing black-rimmed glasses.

Usage Notes

Refers to optical instruments used to correct vision or protect the eyes. Also used metaphorically for judgement.

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