目を細める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 目を細める
1
to close one's eyes partly; to squint
2
to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
Kanji in this Word
目
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
-め
ま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さかん
さがん
さっか
さつか
細
11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
眼
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
め
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