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目が冴える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目が冴える

目がさえる
めがさえる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #33158
1

to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 76
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

eye
class
look
insight
experience
care
favor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モク
ボク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-め
ま-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
7 strokes
Frequency: 2341
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

be clear
serene
cold
skilful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.える
こお.る
ひ.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さえ
さえる
11 strokes
Frequency: 1527
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

eyeball

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まなこ
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