Keyword
eye
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (1st grade) 
?
KankenLevel 10
Heisig15
Readings
(86%)
もく
(11%)
Mnemonic

A stylized pictograph of an eye. The two lines in the middle is the iris.

Used in kanji (58 in total)
see
self
towards each other
wear
Used in vocabulary (1708 in total)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to be conspicuous; to stand out
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
duty; role; function
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
notice; attention; observation
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
witnessing; observing; sighting
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
place of destination
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to look away; to avert one's eyes
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
the second time
to look towards
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to experience
to cast down one's eyes
to scan; to look over
to take one's eyes off
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to make eye contact
to look away; to avert one's eyes
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
to have an eye on; to zero in on
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
chance (of success); odds
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
one eye; one of one's eyes
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
eye-witness; witness
second (in a series)
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
distant look; faraway look
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
one after next; second
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
apparent; obvious; very clear
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
unveiling; debut; introduction
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
right eye
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to keep a watchful eye on
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
at present; now
eye color; eye colour
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
to doubt one's own eyes
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to have an eye on; to zero in on
district of a town; city block (of irregular size)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to aim at
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
painful experience
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
second person
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
borderline; boundary
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
eyesight; seeing
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
to be able to see
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
(public) duty
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
item; event
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
objective; aim; mark
to catch one's attention
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
deadly serious; deadly earnest
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
entirely; (not) at all
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to take off one's hat to a person; to acknowledge another's superiority
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
the second time
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
sharp sighted; easily awakened
gazing at (in wonderment)
slight; thin; on the weak side
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
(set of) facial features; looks
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
superior; superiors; senior
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
original; novel; new
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
second (in a series)
to be dizzy; to be disoriented; to be dazzled; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.)
good-looking; fair; beautiful
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
in the dark
chief; head; leader
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
handsome man; actor in a love scene
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
period (e.g. class)
second generation; second; junior
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
all eyes; public attention
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
almond eyes; slit eyes
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
closing one's eyes; passing away; dying peacefully
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
grain (of wood)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
the n-th
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
downcast look
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
to catch the eye; to attract attention
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
audience (with a person of high standing)
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
how others look at you; what others think about you
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
centre of attention; center of attention
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
inexpert or untrained eyes
to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder
appearance; looks
eye measurement; measure with eye
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
joint; seam; joining point
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
to be intolerable; to be unpardonable
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed
having an expert eye
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
having poor eyesight
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
name of a piece of music; (musical) number; (musical) program; programme; selection (of music)
to pull over one's eyes (e.g. hat); to wear pulled down over one's eyes
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
feast for one's eyes
observant eye
somewhat sudden
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
degree of attention; profile
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
item; commodity; list of articles
enmity; antagonism; hostility
to catch one's attention
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
half a point (esp. in go)
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
to keep an eye on; to take care of
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
sharp sighted; easily awakened
to look at the long term
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
table of contents; contents
seam; stitch; suture
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
to pull over one's eyes (e.g. hat); to wear pulled down over one's eyes
careful observation; close attention
to avoid being seen; to be clandestine
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
look; glance; stone (in the game of go)
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
eyes and nose; looks; facial features; shape; form
love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting
mesh (of a net)
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
particulars; details; specified items
main purpose; primary objective
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
to feel inferior; to feel small
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them
tempting thing; (too much of a) temptation; something that shouldn't be seen; thing damaging to the eyes
to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized
book title; heading; topic; subject; Nichiren Buddhist chant
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
to catch one's attention
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
red eyes; bloodshot eyes; red-eye; red mullet (Chelon haematocheilus); facial gesture of pulling one's eyelid down and sticking out one's tongue
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
valuable article; valuables
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
eye drops; eyewash
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
drooping eyes
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
loss (of weight or volume, e.g. in transit); ullage; outage; decrease (in value); reduction
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
joint; seam
to have one's eye caught on something; to have one's attention drawn to something
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
headship of a family; family property
-nth time
corner of one's eye
to have glazed eyes (when drunk, angry, etc.); to have glassy eyes
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to open one's eyes wide (as in fear or anger); to faint
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
an eye for an eye
upward glance; upturned eyes
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to be conspicuous; to stand out
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
strongish; somewhat strong
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
valuable article; valuables
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
well-mannered; courteous
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to look towards
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
jostling; milling about; crush; packed with (activities, products, etc.); teeming with; chock-full of
what number; rank?
reverse side; opposite (of the expected); purl stitch (knitting)
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
monetary value
former name for makushita division
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
moment of death
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
having good eyesight
to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
white-eye family of birds (Zosteropidae); Japanese white-eye (Zosterops japonicus)
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
to smile with one's whole face; to squint
achievement of one's goal; goal achievement
to have a hard time of it
to be pleasure to the eye; to delight the eye; to please the eye; to feast one's eyes on
protruding eyes; number of pips visible after a throw of the dice
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
favorite phrase; favourite phrase; byword; something one always talks about
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
(wearing) low over one's eyes
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
openly; in public; without caring what others think
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
connivance; overlooking
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to figure out; to get an idea
to look away; to avert one's eyes
signal; look
bargain goods; loss leader; eye-catching goods; featured product
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
to take one's eyes off
to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
first-hand account
main point; main object; chief purpose; core; gist; essence
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
order; item (of a budget revision, etc.); counter for go pieces; counter for surrounded positions (in go)
grim stare; stern look
knot (in rope, etc.); bonds; arrest; rope impressions (on the surface of pottery)
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
thinking the sun shines out of someone's eyes; being the apple of one's eye; loving someone dearly
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
plight; fix; bind; awkward situation; difficult situation; mess
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
rent; tear; split
to make a cut; to make an incision; to score (food)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
multi-purpose auditorium; multi-purpose hall
having good eyesight
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them
third time lucky; third time's the charm
third lowest division
it's not a problem; it's not a big deal; (person or thing) can be easily beaten or bettered (by one)
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
for a second time
bull's-eye (pattern); double ring (pattern); umbrella with bull's-eye pattern
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
partiality; bias
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
purposeless; aimless
to make (a person) pay for (something)
to discover; to find
(something) fickle; (something) very changeable
elective subject or course
inheritance dispute; succession dispute
wainscoting; wainscotting; wood paneling
face; looks; features
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
to be eye-popping; to be staggering; to be amazing
to be conspicuous; to stand out
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
looking straight at the camera; paying attention to the camera
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
intended use; intended purpose
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
unit of weight, approx. 3.75 kg
downcast look
at last your time has come; I have found you at last
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
to have a hard time of it
looking aside; (from the) eyes of an onlooker
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
while alive (e.g. I won't allow ... while I'm alive); as long as one lives
ski mask; balaclava
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
drooping eyes
cash; money; zeni coin
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to take one's eyes off
long-term view
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
mesh-patterned; webbed; cancellous; cancellate; reticulate; reticulated
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
to attract interest; to capture attention
magnanimity; tolerance; large eyes
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
to have one's eye caught on something; to have one's attention drawn to something
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
weather strip; weather stripping; sealing up (a window); putting on eyeliner (in theatre)
mixture of ingredients (originally five); mixture of minced vegetables, fish, and meat, mixed in a starch (rice, noodles); gomoku (game); five in a row
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
to look dead on the inside; to have a blank expression
connivance; overlooking
suggestion box; comment box; (arch.) complaints box placed in front of the supreme court (Edo period)
to bring someone to grief; to give someone hell
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
having good eyesight
being watchful; keeping watch; keeping an eye open
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
running at full speed; going as fast as one can go
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
junction line between two sea currents; line where two ocean currents meet; course of things; turning point
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to have a hard time of it; to have a bitter experience
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
intersection on a go board
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
dividing line; parting (of the hair); partition; crisis
while alive (e.g. I won't allow ... while I'm alive)
to have no chance (of succeeding)
(government) inspector-general (Edo period); upper superintendent officer
fold; crease; lineage; pedigree; reason; logic
empty eyes; thousand-yard stare; blank glaze; expressionless look; (lit.) eyes of a dead fish
compulsory subject; required subject
shame; disgrace
having good eyesight
to have a good eye (from having seen fine art, etc.); to be a connoisseur
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
fine (mesh, fabric texture)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
drooping eyes
being moderate in eating; stopping short of stuffing oneself
fateful; decisive (e.g. war)
object; objective; aim
coarse (texture or grain)
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
somewhat below; slightly below
too terrible to look at; unbearable to look at
to be shrewd; to be sharp; to keep your wits about you; (lit.) to pluck out the eye of a live horse
being interested in somebody (only) for sex
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
to consider another's point of view; to put oneself in someone's shoes
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
being interested in somebody (only) for sex
to be blinded by greed
to be noteworthy; to be worthy of attention
to have an eye for
profit motive; (with) the intention to profit; profit-making intention; for profit
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
narrow eyes; fine texture
to look daggers at someone; to be angry
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
for tears to gather in one's eyes; for tears to well up in one's eyes
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
required subject; compulsory course
the hundredth year; out of luck; (at the) end of one's rope; rare chance; unusually good fortune
to lose face; to disgrace oneself
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
eye-popping; staggering
tenmoku; ceramics (esp. tea bowls) with a dark glaze that resembles oil spotting; tenmoku tea-bowl; dark-glazed conical tea-bowl of Chinese origin
to scan; to look over
mesh size of a net
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
principal; main; important; fashionable
to lose face; to be disgraced
to regard someone with odium; to look at someone with reproach
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
glancing through
effect; virtue; efficacy; one's dominant eye
fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
to make a person sweat for it
one-eyed goblin; one-eyed monster
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
open one's eyes wide; with eyes open like saucers
no-good man; (male) loser
eye mucus; eye discharge; sleep
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make
rivet on a sword hilt
out of sight; out of eyeshot
to make sure; to make doubly sure
chaperoning; monitoring someone's behaviour; watchdog; chaperone; watcher
crossed eyes; convergent strabismus
to be captivated (visually)
bulging eyes; goggle eyes; saucer eyes
personal meeting (esp. used by females)
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
to be conspicuous; to attract public attention
to have a hard time of it
downward glance; contemptuous look
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
to make a splash; to draw attention
half-open eyes
bad for the eyes
blindness; the blind
to dazzle; to blind
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
eyes of a predator; keen eyes; (lit.) eyes of a cormorant, eyes of a hawk
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
to be willing to do anything (any trick) to achieve one's end
one can say more with a look than with ten thousand words; the eyes cannot belie one's true thoughts; the eyes are the windows to the soul; eyes are as eloquent as the tongue
eighth (place, position, etc.); having eight eyes; having many eyes; (of a fabric) having a loose knit; lamprey; eight-holed arrow whistle
goal to strive for; challenge
375 grams (100 monme)
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
(set of) facial features; looks
another's eyes; other people's eyes; casual observer
having good eyesight
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
to do in secret
corn (on one's foot)
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
having poor eyesight; poorly sighted
matching dice; doublets; bet on two horses in the same bracket; repdigit; monodigit
smallish; on the small side
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
to look askance (at); to look contemptuously; to look down on; (arch.) to cast an amorous glance at
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to serve one's aim; to serve one's purpose
Japanese rice fish (Oryzias latipes); killifish; Japanese medaka
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
to figure out; to get an idea
to be intolerable; to be unpardonable
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
cut; notch; end; conclusion
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
to keep a watchful eye on
having an expert eye; having a discerning eye
audience (with a person of high standing)
nominal; in name only; only by terminology
(doing something) regardless of expense
effect; virtue; efficacy; one's dominant eye
relationships formed by wealth will end when the money ends; the relationship ends when the money runs out; the end of money is the end of love
blue eyes; a Westerner
(public) duty
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
sword hilt; decorative hilt
parents' partiality for their children; parents overvaluing their children
type of flat knot used in nets
to have a hard time of it
each juncture; each turning point
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
to be blinded by greed
to get credit; to win honor; to win honour
overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
plump; somewhat large
aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
to complete most of something; to take a concrete shape; for the most important parts to be done; (lit.) the nose and eyes are in place
skin-side (of a fillet of fish)
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
seam; stitch
woven-bamboo pattern
(types of) virtue
gobang (game played on go board involving lining up stones); gomoku; Five in a Row
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
telescope (variety of goldfish); telescope eye; demekin
as far as the eye can see
syllabus; main items
bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation; onlookers see more of the game than the players do; (lit.) people watching a game of go see 8 moves further ahead
to bring someone to grief; to give someone hell
to be recognized (by someone of higher status); to be noticed; to get attention
(doing something) regardless of expense
the Nth time
(open) a little; slightly; narrowly; (cut) finely; thinly
thinking the sun shines out of someone's eyes; being the apple of one's eye
(to aim at) a weak point
square (on a go board); grid
crack; split; break; fracture
facial expression
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
misfortunes never come singly
(a) look; gaze
dazzlingly beautiful; brilliant
dark circles around the eyes; periorbital dark circles
to dazzle; to blind
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
to make (a person) pay for (something)
setting (of a saw)
seam of joined boards; cross grain (of wood); thick card made from several sheets of washi paper
seam; stitch; suture
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
cut; notch; end; conclusion
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
by virtue of one's office; in the nature of one's duties
to be recognized (by someone of higher status); to be noticed; to get attention
blindly (trusting someone, etc.)
to get scolded severely
openwork bamboo basket
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
article; clause; stipulation
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
looking aside; (from the) eyes of an onlooker
to serve one's aim; to serve one's purpose
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
tessellated; grid-shaped; grid-like
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
walls have ears; (lit.) walls have ears, sliding doors have eyes
for tears to gather in one's eyes; for tears to well up in one's eyes
special (specialized, specialised) subject
paying attention to; catching one's eye
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
a fold; a crease
subjects for (of) examination; exam subject
eighth (place, position, etc.); having eight eyes; having many eyes; (of a fabric) having a loose knit; lamprey; eight-holed arrow whistle
bulging eyes; goggle eyes; saucer eyes
subjects of the examination
eyes of the night; eyes asleep; at night
eye mucus; eye discharge; sleep
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
within eyeshot; within sight; in view
even the hardest of hearts can be moved to tears; (lit.) a tear in the ogre's eye
appearance; how one looks to others; towards the outside; outside part
unveiling; debut; introduction
line between victory and defeat
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
visor; eyeshade
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
cat's-eye (semiprecious stone)
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
dried sardines (held together by a bamboo skewer or string piercing the eye sockets)
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
joint; seam; joining point
eye discharge; eye mucus; sleep
texture; "grain" of a fabric or cloth; direction of the loom or weave in a roll of fabric
public opinion; public eye; discerning eye; an eye (for sth); perspective; way of looking at things
chaperoning; monitoring someone's behaviour; watchdog; chaperone; watcher
sole (any fish of the families Cynoglossidae and Soleidae); red tonguesole (Cynoglossus joyneri)
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
time of weakness
seeing something that isn't actually there; hallucination; pretending not to see; looking the other way; looking upwards
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
dark circles around the eyes; periorbital dark circles
eye mucus; eye discharge; sleep
clogging up
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
main point and details
straight grain; quartersawn grain
appearance; features; looks
paper umbrella (with a bull's-eye design)
notch; nick; marks on a ruler
texture; space between threads (i.e. in cloth)
eyes slanted upward; rising tendency
following with one's eyes; gazing after
scolding; telling-off; talking-to; dressing-down
(sign of) combing; comb pattern (esp. pottery)
the start of a climb up a hill
to run one's eye over (e.g. to check if it's OK); to glance over; to skim through
to be found; to be discovered
Tenmoku tea-bowl; dark-glazed conical tea-bowl of Chinese origin
(feudal era) law code
pertinent; appropriate; congruent; apt; fitting
accessible toilet; accessible restroom
as far as the eye can reach; as far as the eye can see
cat eye (syndrome)
Primates (order of mammals)
eye doctor; oculist; ophthalmologist
protruding eyes; popped-out eyes
matching dice; doublets; bet on two horses in the same bracket; repdigit; monodigit
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to be very shrewd; to be highly intelligent; to be very smart
Artiodactyla; order comprising the even-toed ungulates
interview; stage debut; first appearance; meeting; trial for a servant
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
having good eyesight
seamless; contiguous; unbroken; non-stop
variety of ceremonial dress made of intertwined cloth and silk threads
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
another's eyes; other people's eyes; casual observer
pattern; design; distinction
appropriateness; finality (philosophy); purposiveness
land classification
chaperoning; monitoring someone's behaviour; watchdog; chaperone; watcher
catalogue of books; catalog of books
interview; stage debut; first appearance; meeting; trial for a servant
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
(doing something) for money; being mercenary
squint; sight error; bias; misunderstanding
unperceived; unnoticed; unnoted; out-of-the-way; out of sight; inconspicuous
special feature (e.g. in a magazine); special program; special project
well-mannered; courteous
becoming the objective; setting as a goal
square-patterned bamboo fence; lattice fence
connivance; overlooking
target value; target amount
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
seal (of an envelope)
(doing something) regardless of expense
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
connivance; overlooking
to not be harsh on someone (while awaiting a result); to give someone a chance
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
blinking away tears; blinking tear filled eyes
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
to feast one's eyes (on)
purposive; appropriate
inventory; catalog; catalogue
any large, red, deep-water scorpionfish with big eyes; Matsubara's red rockfish (Sebastes matsubarae)
on the cheap side; comparatively cheap; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a lower score
perforation
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
feast for one's eyes; sight as pleasing as the New Year
while alive (e.g. I won't allow ... while I'm alive); as long as one lives
place to look (esp. when averting one's eyes)
sitting up all night; staying up all night
below eye level; about eight-tenths full
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
to have an eye for
perforation; perforator; prick punch; needle punch
openwork bamboo basket
to be able to see far into the distance; to have good long-distance vision
related item; related topic
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
out of sight; out of eyeshot
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
seen in the dark or at a distance; (a woman) looking prettier when seen in the dark or at a distance
walls have ears; (lit.) sliding doors have eyes
no-good woman; (female) loser
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
sword hilt; decorative hilt
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
one who can see; educated or sensible person
Virupaksa (Buddhist deity)
ceremony for appointing officials other than ministers (from the Heian period)
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
knot (in rope, etc.); bonds; arrest; rope impressions (on the surface of pottery)
brush marks
to come to one's notice
something that cannot be done no matter how hard one tries (and is slightly frustrating because of this); (lit.) eye drops from the second floor
game of (blindfolded) tag similar to the children's swimming pool game "Marco Polo"
Nichiren chant; (an empty) slogan
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
to fix one's eyes on; to stare intently at; to study carefully (with the eyes)
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
first and foremost; most important thing to do first; top priority; (lit.) plot 1, block 1
comedian who plays a lover's part; man who is both handsome and fun
granulated sugar; brown sugar
subject for study (inquiry, enquiry); laboratory subject
to slip through the dragnet
to "see stars" (i.e. after being hit in the head)
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
large, perforated, turnip-shaped arrowhead cover made of Japanese bigleaf magnolia or paulownia; harmless arrow affixed with such a cover (that whistles when shot and is used to drive off evil spirits)
second highest division
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
the pot calling the kettle black; (lit.) the goop in the eye laughing at the snot in the nose
one can say more with a look than with ten thousand words; the eyes cannot belie one's true thoughts; the eyes are the windows to the soul; eyes are as eloquent as the tongue
to accomplish (attain) one's object
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
Edo-period unit of silver coinage; steel-blue eyes (e.g. of a cat); silver eye (species of beardfish, Polymixia japonica)
purposeful; purposive; intentional
dried sardines (held together by a bamboo skewer or string piercing the eye sockets)
beautiful to the eye; pleasant to the eye; sightly
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
to have foresight; to be farsighted; to be nimble-witted
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
book catalogue; book catalog; card catalogue; card catalog
eyes slanting downward; decline
to take by surprise; to startle; to shock
Passeriformes; order of passerine birds
3-4 point (in go); komoku
Formulary of Adjudications (51-article Joei legal code)
closing one's eyes and joining one's hands together in prayer
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
Crocodilia; Crocodylia; order comprising the crocodilians
zero argument
looking for a sexual rather than serious relationship
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
texture; space between threads (i.e. in cloth)
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to come to see; to come to understand; to regain sight
(for) commercial purpose; business goal
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
pivot (of a folding fan)
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
partial blindness; dim eyesight
tic-tac-toe; noughts and crosses
monme; Edo period silver coin worth between 1/50th-1/80th of a ryō
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
seam; joint
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
measure; square (e.g. of graph paper or Japanese manuscript paper); box (e.g. on a form)
connivance; overlooking
being in the center of attention again; coming back into the limelight
personal meeting (esp. used by females)
stand for tea bowls (tea ceremony)
Lepidoptera
Japanese cherry birch; betula grossa
Edo-period unit of gold coinage; golden eyes (of a cat, etc.); splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)
point of difference
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
dark circles around the eyes; periorbital dark circles
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
"large eyes" look (makeup technique)
(doing something) regardless of expense
the evil eye
Rodentia; order comprising the rodents
plain blue cotton
account name; account title
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
dazzlingly beautiful; brilliant
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
sore eyes
error in judgment; error in judgement
item of expenditure
all nature being bleak and desolate; scene looking desolate and forlorn as far as the eye can see
waist-high wainscoting; waist-high wainscotting
weather strip; weather stripping; sealing up (a window)
seamless; jointless; one-piece
to be able to see far into the distance; to have good long-distance vision
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
to regard someone with odium; to look at someone with reproach
grain (of rock); rift
making something widely known; introduction; debut; announcement; unveiling
gluttonous goby (Chasmichthys gulosus)
big and round eyes; googly eyes
tigereye; tiger's-eye
(a) look; gaze
rough estimate; mental arithmetic
black rockfish (Sebastes inermis); darkbanded rockfish
catching someone's attention by winking and tugging at their sleeve
Perciformes (order of perch and perch-like fish)
to look angrily at; to look with anger in one's eyes
gap; opening; crevice; crack
the eyes are the windows to the soul; the eye is the lamp of the body
to make a mistake (e.g. in choosing one's melds)
night-blindness
large, perforated, turnip-shaped arrowhead cover made of Japanese bigleaf magnolia or paulownia; harmless arrow affixed with such a cover (that whistles when shot and is used to drive off evil spirits)
to look daggers at somebody
paying attention to; catching one's eye
to feast one's eyes (on)
sushi rice mixed with various ingredients (vegetables, fish, etc.)
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
(arch.) tie-dyeing; heraldic design of a square with a hole in the center
cast-on stitch
soba with various vegetables, seafood, and meat
corner of one's eye
prospectus; offering memorandum
sealing or plastering up
close; fine(-grained)
corn (on one's foot)
to do in secret
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
joint; seam
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
to have a hard time of it
mesh size of a net
to slip through the dragnet
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
half-tone (printing)
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
corner; turn; bend in the road; curve; turning point
Perissodactyla (order of odd-toed ungulates, incl. horses, tapirs, etc.)
business items; items of business; available services; business line
to look angrily at; to look with anger in one's eyes
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
looking on from the side; looking on by an outsider
missing part; broken part; short weight; false eye (in go)
undergoing a complete change in appearance; changing something out of all recognition; a rise in one's reputation
to have an eye for
drawing eyes (esp. on a daruma doll)
point where two ocean currents meet (e.g. a warm current and a cold current); (arch.) attractive glance
connivance; overlooking
eunicid (any worm of family Eunicidae)
to fix one's eyes on; to stare intently at; to study carefully (with the eyes)
entry heading; access point
weight; loan-to-value ratio; loanable value; yarn over (knitting stitch)
to indicate with the eyes; to give a significant look
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
how others look at you; what others think about you
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
Dictyoptera (order of insects comprising the cockroaches and the mantids)
thinnish; somewhat narrow
corner; turn; bend in the road; curve; turning point
the eyes are the windows to the soul; the eye is the lamp of the body; (lit.) the eyes are the mirror of the heart
second play on the program
having an expert eye; having a discerning eye
Squamata; order of scaled reptiles; Pholidota (order of pangolins)
bystander's vantage point; outsider's better grasp of the situation; onlookers see more of the game than the players do; (lit.) people watching a game of go see 8 moves further ahead
Artiodactyla; order comprising the even-toed ungulates
nearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopia
announcing the succession to another's stage name
round herring (Etrumeus teres)
eyes of a predator; keen eyes; (lit.) eyes of a cormorant, eyes of a hawk
cat with one eye golden, other eye steel-blue (considered a sign of luck)
snow blindness
(cute) egg-like face; (lit.) eyes and nose on an egg
personal meeting (esp. used by females)
suspicions; guess
musical program; musical programme
to have foresight; to be farsighted; to be nimble-witted
artificial eye
final aim; final end; supreme end
lamprey; lamprey eel
being moderate in eating; stopping short of stuffing oneself
place where one can view a vast number of cherry blossom trees at a glance (esp. Mount Yoshino in Nara Prefecture)
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
simple paper mask
special-feature program
(one's own) eyes and ears
all nature being bleak and desolate; scene looking desolate and forlorn as far as the eye can see
business items; description of business; line of business
last of the traditional set of five noh plays
one's true character; one's true self; one's true worth; serious; earnest
sushi rice mixed with various ingredients (vegetables, fish, etc.)
grain (of wood)
unperceived; unnoticed; unnoted; out-of-the-way; out of sight; inconspicuous
bibliographical catalogue; author bibliography
attentive to detail; careful; considerate; meticulous; detailed
Testudines
bloodshot eyes
specified purpose company; specific purpose company
teeth (of a rasp); rasped area
to be eye-popping; to be staggering; to be amazing
Simiiformes (infraorder comprising the simians, i.e. higher primates)
eye discharge; eye mucus; sleep
at last your time has come; I have found you at last
panel strip; butt strap; batten; fishplate
combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
sushi rice mixed with various ingredients (vegetables, fish, etc.)
classified catalog; classified catalogue
connivance; overlooking
teleological argument; argument from design
straight grain; quartersawn grain
face and eyes; look; expression; features
one eye; one of one's eyes
Caudata; Urodela; order comprising the salamanders
4-5 point (in go); takamoku
The consensus of opinion is that ...; It is widely agreed (admitted) that ...
Blattodea; order comprising the cockroaches
eyes slanted upward; rising tendency
Lagomorpha; order comprising the rabbits, hares and pikas
a long time (since the last time); it's been a while (since I last saw, mailed, etc., you)
discord and hostility; feud
weight; loan-to-value ratio; loanable value; yarn over (knitting stitch)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
conjunctivitis; pink eye; epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
himedaka; gold-colored breed of the Japanese rice fish (Oryzias latipes)
knit stitch
to get a good scolding
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
women appear the most beautiful when viewed from afar, in the dark, or when wearing a bamboo hat; seeing less is more
Squamata (order of scaled reptiles, sometimes esp. the Sauria or Lacertilia)
aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes
earmarked tax; special-purpose tax
to bring someone to grief; to give someone hell
catalog of publications; catalogue of publications
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
show-off; limelighter; attention seeker
first act (play, ballet, opera, etc.)
Anura; order comprising the frogs and toads
some are wise and some are otherwise; (lit.) one thousand with their eyes open; one thousand blind
Anura; order comprising frogs and toads
multi-phase; multi-channel; multitudinous
Hymenoptera
to be sharp; to be rough
bleary-eyed person
new appearance; new look; new sight; new scene
Isoptera; order of insects comprising the termites
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
final aim; final end; supreme end
transom; fanlight
one's special subject; specialized subject; major
Percoidei (suborder of perch and perch-like fish)
to look askance (at); to look contemptuously; to look down on; (arch.) to cast an amorous glance at
number of divisions; count
Decapoda (the order of crustaceans including shrimp and crabs)
increasing the number of stitches (knitting)
bright even in the dark; clearly visible at night
buying when the market is down
3-5 point (in go); 5-3 point
light (weight)
Lagomorpha; order of rabbits, hares and pikas
hammered mark; hammered pattern
Myomorpha (suborder of rodents)
mistress; kept woman; concubine
teeth (of a rasp); rasped area
mesh (of a net); half-tone (printing)
wooden doll with Japanese costumes made from cloth with the edges tucked into grooves in the wood; kimekomi doll
thick card made from several sheets of washi paper
missing part; broken part; short weight; false eye (in go)
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
Sapindales; order of flowering plants
wood filling; filler; filling
staying up all night
a gentle spirit is more important than looks; handsome is as handsome does
gap; opening; crevice; crack
In every game or play, differences in skill between individuals can be substantial
chaperoning; monitoring someone's behaviour; watchdog; chaperone; watcher
Xenarthra (superorder comprising anteaters, tree sloths, and armadillos)
to complete most of something; to take a concrete shape; for the most important parts to be done; (lit.) the nose and eyes are in place
decreasing the number of stitches (knitting)
Stomiiformes (order of deep-sea ray-finned fishes)
ubame oak (Quercus phillyraeoides)
to fix one's eyes on; to stare intently at; to study carefully (with the eyes)
Coleoptera (the order of insects containing beetles)
weakness; dip
overlooking; something overlooked
some are wise and some are otherwise; (lit.) one thousand blind; one thousand with their eyes open
hardness; firmness
first and foremost; most important thing to do first; top priority; (lit.) plot 1, block 1
at last your time has come; I have found you at last
Cypriniformes; order of ray-finned fish
neater (clothing, appearance, etc.); sharper; more businesslike; more formal; more put-together
connivance; overlooking
to be found; to be discovered
long grain (paper)
to indicate with the eyes; to give a significant look
eye discharge or mucus
a little early; earlier than usual; ahead of time; rather quickly; a little faster than usual
to communicate with a look; (lit.) to talk with one's eyes
conjunctivitis; pink eye; epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
eye-to-eye communication
Pinales (order of plants)
Carnivora
style of drawing the human face, popular in the Heian period
fastening one's eyes upon
wooden dolls; type of theatrical makeup; type of artwork using paper, cloth and paste
Malvales; order of plants
joint; hinge
eyes slanting downward; decline
rough estimate; mental arithmetic
to bring someone to grief; to give someone hell
ichimoku; chart analysis method for forecasting price movement
to watch over; to watch attentively
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
mistress; kept woman; concubine
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
unveiling; debut; introduction
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
objective; aim; mark
(set of) facial features; looks
turning point; critical juncture
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
turning point; change; transition; (arch.) point of difference
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
connivance; overlooking
stocking up on; hoarding
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
somewhat loose
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
thinking the sun shines out of someone's eyes; being the apple of one's eye; loving someone dearly
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
slightly heavy; a little heavy
at last your time has come; I have found you at last
bargain; find; unbelievable good luck; unexpected good fortune
connivance; overlooking
softness; comparatively soft
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
hardness; firmness
lintel (lacking the grooves needed for a sliding door)
matching dice; doublets; bet on two horses in the same bracket; repdigit; monodigit
"bird-in-the-cage" children's game
aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes
to be recognized (by someone of higher status); to be noticed; to get attention
crossed eyes; convergent strabismus
knitting; hosiery; knitted goods
relationships formed by wealth will end when the money ends; the relationship ends when the money runs out; the end of money is the end of love
crack; split; break; fracture
lamprey; lamprey eel
eye discharge; eye mucus; sleep
Lepidoptera
youngish; young-looking
clogging up
scolding; telling-off; talking-to; dressing-down
a little early; earlier than usual; ahead of time; rather quickly; a little faster than usual
swordfish (Xiphias gladius); broadbill
swordfish (Xiphias gladius); broadbill
blindness in one eye; having one eye much bigger than the other; someone blind in one eye; someone with one eye much bigger than the other
honeycomb toffee; sponge toffee; foam candy from heated brown sugar mixed with baking soda
brush marks
looking for a sexual rather than serious relationship
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
to stare at; to closely defend
the pot calling the kettle black; (lit.) the goop in the eye laughing at the snot in the nose
the pot calling the kettle black; (lit.) the goop in the eye laughing at the snot in the nose
Lepidoptera
fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii); salamander
sharp eyes and ears used for collecting information far and wide; having the acumen and shrewd discernment gained by widely-collected information; being well-versed on a subject; books which broaden our knowledge
pewter; solder
partial blindness; dim eyesight
partial blindness; dim eyesight
partial blindness; dim eyesight
reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
the nine principal points in a game of go
the nine principal points in a game of go
the nine principal points in a game of go
between one's eyes; before one's eyes; space where one's left and right eyesight meet
the evil eye
round herring (Etrumeus teres)
a long time (since the last time); it's been a while (since I last saw, mailed, etc., you)
gap; opening; crevice; crack
Rodentia; order comprising the rodents
soba with various vegetables, seafood, and meat
seamless; jointless; one-piece
seamless; jointless; one-piece
seamless; jointless; one-piece
bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus); bigeye jack; great trevally; six-banded trevally; dusky jack
bigeye tuna (edible fish, Thunnus obesus)
Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
looking on from the side; looking on by an outsider
neater (clothing, appearance, etc.); sharper; more businesslike; more formal; more put-together
common fangtooth (Anoplogaster cornuta)
bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas)
conjunctivitis; pink eye; epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
(cute) egg-like face; (lit.) eyes and nose on an egg
teeth (of a rasp); rasped area
artificial eye
wooden dolls; type of theatrical makeup; type of artwork using paper, cloth and paste
facial gesture of pulling one's eyelid down and sticking out one's tongue
women appear the most beautiful when viewed from afar, in the dark, or when wearing a bamboo hat; seeing less is more
women appear the most beautiful when viewed from afar, in the dark, or when wearing a bamboo hat; seeing less is more
women appear the most beautiful when viewed from afar, in the dark, or when wearing a bamboo hat; seeing less is more
Hymenoptera
sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)
to feel dizzy
to feel dizzy
satyrid (any butterfly of subfamily Satyrinae, esp. the dryad, Minois dryas); grayling
satyrid (any butterfly of subfamily Satyrinae, esp. the dryad, Minois dryas); grayling
Squamata (order of scaled reptiles, sometimes esp. the Sauria or Lacertilia)
holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum); tulasi; thulasi; tulsi
combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
to play pranks
Stomiiformes (order of deep-sea ray-finned fishes)
sexual intercourse; communicating love through eye contact; exchanging looks
sexual intercourse; communicating love through eye contact; exchanging looks
Pinales (order of plants)
honeycomb toffee; sponge toffee; foam candy from heated brown sugar mixed with baking soda
wooden doll with Japanese costumes made from cloth with the edges tucked into grooves in the wood; kimekomi doll
long grain (paper)
Coleoptera (the order of insects containing beetles)
overlooking; something overlooked
Myomorpha (suborder of rodents)
style of drawing the human face, popular in the Heian period
redlip mullet (Chelon haematocheilus)
joint; hinge
joint; hinge
Yama's pole with a human head on the top (able to discern good and evil of the dead); (being a) fuss-pot; complaining about things in the public eye
aspiration; self aim; personal goal
matte finish (e.g. of photographs)
to be too prominent
management by objectives; MBO
finely chopped round herring
granulated sugar
corn or granular snow
items of taxation
Chiroptera; animal order comprising the bats
sunken (deep-set) eyes
Alpine events; Alpine sports
slip stitch
referee officiating the third lowest sumo division
sand circle around the ring
jealousy and enmity; being jealous of and at odds with (each other)
jealousy and enmity; being jealous of and at odds with (each other)
the market trend in the near future
beautiful eyes; bright-eyed; there being a sublime charm about one's eyes
beautiful eyes; bright-eyed; there being a sublime charm about one's eyes
Taxales (order of plants)
Ginkgoales (order of plants)
Urticales (order of plants)
Ebenales (order of plants)
Ranunculales (order of plants)
Juglandales (order of plants)
Rhamnales (order of plants)
Scrophulariales (order of plants)
Apiales (order of plants)
Cycadales (order of plants)
Ericales (order of plants)
Theales (order of plants)
Celastrales; order of plants
Rosales (order of plants)
Cupressales (order of plants)
Myrtales (order of plants)
Lamiales (order of plants)
Nordic event (in skiing)
objective complement; noun or adjective following and modifying the direct object
Japanese sweets made with glutinous rice and azuki bean paste
strabismus; squint
tiles used to cover nail holes in cypress bark roofing for the purpose of waterproofing
outstanding reading ability; (lit.) one glance, ten lines
seam; stitch; eye of a needle
kanji "eye" radical at left (radical 109)
lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
Trichoptera (the order of insects comprising the caddisflies)
Trichoptera (the order of insects comprising the caddisflies)
eight-holed arrow whistle
eight-holed arrow whistle
target language; object language
Hemiptera; true bugs
Hemiptera; true bugs
Neuroptera; order of insects with four membranous wings
Neuroptera; order of insects with four membranous wings
slip stitch (crochet)
corneal reflex; blink reflex
red-eyed puffer (Takifugu chrysops)
Protura (order of wingless insects)
Protura (order of wingless insects)
Feliformia (Carnivora suborder including cats)
Galliformes; galliform order of birds
Galliformes; galliform order of birds
Anseriformes (order of swimming birds)
Anseriformes (order of swimming birds)
look; one's eyes
visibly; noticeably; remarkably
graining (lacquering technique)
graining (lacquering technique)
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
Acanthuroidei (suborder of the order Perciformes, containing the families Acanthuridae, Ephippidae, Luvaridae, Scatophagidae, Siganidae, and Zanclidae)
Anabantoidei (suborder of the order Perciformes known as labyrinth fish that are defined by having an accessory breathing organ for respiration in air)
Anabantoidei (suborder of the order Perciformes known as labyrinth fish that are defined by having an accessory breathing organ for respiration in air)
single-rib stitches; knit-one-purl-one rib stitch
picking up stitches (knitting)
Guttiferales (plant order)
Guttiferales (plant order)
Columbiformes; order of birds comprising pigeons and doves
Columbiformes; order of birds comprising pigeons and doves
Sciuromorpha (suborder of rodents)
Sciuromorpha (suborder of rodents)
Hystricomorpha (suborder of rodents)
Hystricomorpha (suborder of rodents)
springtime mating of frogs (haiku term)
springtime mating of frogs (haiku term)
springtime mating of frogs (haiku term)
downstage right pillar (on a noh stage) used as a positioning guidepost for actors
adjustable pin wrench; adjustable pin spanner
adjustable pin wrench; adjustable pin spanner
large half-dome-shaped nail
rice ball wrapped in pickled leaf mustard greens
rice ball wrapped in pickled leaf mustard greens
rice ball wrapped in pickled leaf mustard greens
look; expression of the eyes; eyes
Chiroptera; order comprising the bats
Erinaceomorpha; order comprising the hedgehogs and the moonrats
Triconodonta; Eutriconodonta; order of early mammals
Pelycosauria (order of primitive synapsids, now considered to be paraphyletic)
Eupelycosauria (suborder of pelycosaurs)
Caseasauria; Pelycosauria suborder of early synapsids
Caseasauria; suborder of early pelycosaurs
Therapsida (order of advanced synapsids)
Anomodontia (suborder of therapsids)
Cynodontia; suborder of therapsids
Morganucodonta; extinct order of early mammals or mammal-like creatures
Multituberculata (extinct order of rodent-like mammals)
Afrotheria (superorder of mammals of African origin)
Strepsirrhini (primate suborder)
Haplorhini (primate suborder)
Lemuriformes; infraorder containing the lemurs (and sometimes the lorises and galagos)
Lorisiformes; infraorder containing lorises and galagos
Chiromyiformes; infraorder containing the aye-aye
infraorder
Tarsiiformes; infraorder containing the tarsiers
Dinocerata; extinct order of hoofed mammals
Creodonta; extinct order of mammals
Meridiungulata; extinct clade of South American ungulates
Cimolesta; extinct order of mammals
Mesonychia; extinct order of carnivorous even-toed ungulates
Condylarthra; extinct order of mammals
Monotremata (order of egg-laying mammals)
Platypoda; suborder containing the platypus
Soricomorpha; order of shrews, moles, etc.
Tricoplaciformes; order of multicellular invertebrates
Actiniaria; order comprising the sea anemones
Sphenodontia; order of the tuatara
Amphisbaenia; suborder comprising the worm lizards
ultra-fine rasp; ultra-fine file
Thelephorales; order of fungi
Ruminantia; suborder of ruminants
Gorgonacea; order comprising the sea whips
one becomes sleepy when one's stomach is full; full stomach, sleepy head; (lit.) when the skin of the belly is extended, the skin of the eyes droops
one becomes sleepy when one's stomach is full; full stomach, sleepy head; (lit.) when the skin of the belly is extended, the skin of the eyes droops
Temnospondyli; extinct order of tetrapods
Struthioniformes; order comprising the ratites (sometimes spec. only the ostriches)
Sphenisciformes; order comprising the penguins
Bromeliales; order of flowering plants
Fabales; order of flowering plants
half-open eyes; half-closed eyes
Cetartiodactyla; order comprising the even-toed ungulates and whales
Boletales; order of mushrooms
Charadriiformes; order of birds
Rodentia; order comprising the rodents
subentry (in dictionary)
Stephanoberyciformes; Cetomimiformes; order of fishes containing the whalefishes
Beryciformes; order of fishes containing the alfonsinos, squirrelfishes, etc.
Stephanoberyciformes; order of fishes containing the pricklefishes
removing the weather stripping in spring
removing the weather stripping in spring
Thysanura; order of insects
distortion in the weave of a fabric
control point; control item
filling neutral points (in go); filling dame points
Comatulida (order of crinoids); feather stars
Comatulida (order of crinoids); feather stars
imitation that looks identical to the original; fake causing the original to lose value
stitching chisel; pricking iron; multi-prong punch for leather-craft
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
black-eyed pea; black-eyed bean
Polyphaga (suborder of beetles)
parents overvaluing their own children but looking down on others'
you can't catch the wind with a net
nowhere in sight; seems to be no prospect; up in the air
nowhere in sight; seems to be no prospect; up in the air
nowhere in sight; seems to be no prospect; up in the air
nowhere in sight; seems to be no prospect; up in the air
nowhere in sight; seems to be no prospect; up in the air
main entry (in dictionary)
bird's-eye view
object complement; objective complement
eye; eyes; hair (on the head)
mefuda (type of playing cards)
if you get too absorbed when playing go, you will miss your parent's deathbed
if you get too absorbed when playing go, you will miss your parent's deathbed
a gentle spirit is more important than looks; handsome is as handsome does
blinking eyes
spotbelly greenling (Hexagrammos agrammus)
horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata)
milkfish (Chanos chanos)
sweet basil
Sebastes iracundus (species of rockfish)
Marphysa sanguinea (species of eunicid worm)
Arctic lamprey (Lethenteron camtschaticum)
Arctic lamprey (Lethenteron camtschaticum)
Far Eastern brook lamprey (Lethenteron reissneri); sand lamprey (species found in the Northwest Pacific)
neuropteran (any insect of order Neuroptera)
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica)
Chinese muntjac (species of barking deer, Muntiacus reevesi)
silver eye (species of beardfish, Polymixia japonica)
copper shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus, only member of Carcharhinus found mostly at temperate latitudes); bronze whaler; narrowtooth shark
blacktail reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, species of Indo-Pacific requiem shark); grey reef shark
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezii, species of requiem shark found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Brazil)
copper shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus, only member of Carcharhinus found mostly at temperate latitudes); bronze whaler; narrowtooth shark
Siberian brook lamprey (Lethenteron kessleri); Siberian lamprey
reedfish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus); ropefish
Chlorophthalmus borealis (species of greeneye)
Pacific ocean perch (Sebastes alutus)
four-eyed fish (Anableps spp.)
Sebastes joyneri (genus of fish); rockfish
little owl (Athene noctua)
Tengmalm's owl (Aegolius funereus); boreal owl
yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes)
pouched lamprey (Geotria australis); wide-mouthed lamprey
Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella); indianmeal moth; pantry moth; North American high-flyer
Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella); indianmeal moth; pantry moth; North American high-flyer
lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Nikko maple (Acer maximowiczianum)
Nikko maple (Acer maximowiczianum)
kagome kombu (Saccharina sculpera)
mission golden-eyed tree frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix); Amazon milk frog; blue milk frog
Examples (200 in total)
I saw it with my own two eyes.
Her eyes are laughing.
Why do you keep looking at me like that?