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JLPT N45 strokesKanjiLevel 22 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

目 is the kanji for "Eye". A common reading is め (me). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Eye

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Readings

kun/ mekun/ maonもく/ mokuonぼく/ boku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 目 represents 'EYE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of eye.

Reading ·

On-reading: もく — remember this sound by associating it with eye. Kun-reading: め.

Example Sentences

目薬をさして少し休みました。

めぐすりをさしてすこしやすみました。

I used eye drops and rested a little.

目が疲れたので休みます。

めがつかれたのでやすみます。

My eyes are tired so I'll rest.

Vocabulary using 目

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