Word details
開眼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 開眼.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Esp. かいげん
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth
2
Esp. かいげん
reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons
3
かいがん only; Transitive verb
gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
4
かいげん only; Buddhism
filling out the eyes (of a Buddha) as the last step of consecrating a new statue or picture; ceremony where a newly made image or idol is consecrated
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.