Eye in Japanese: 目(め / me) Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Do you know how to say “eye” in Japanese?

In Japanese, “eye” is 目(め / me).

In this article, you’ll learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in example sentences.

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Japanese vocabulary and the meaning

Key Word
Hiragana
Romaji Readingme
English Meaningeye

We write it in kanji, not hiragana.

How to Pronounce Eye in Japanese

Pronunciation: 目(め / me)

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The Example Japanese Sentences

Let’s look at some example sentences using this word.

My eyes are itchy because of pollen.

Plain form:

花粉かふんかゆい。
Kahun de me ga kayui.

Polite form:

花粉で目が痒いです。
Kahun de me ga kayui desu.


Tears fell from my eyes.

Plain form:

からなみだがこぼれた。
Me kara namida ga koboreta.

Polite form:

目から涙がこぼれました。
Me kara namida ga koboremashita.


A ball hit my eye.

Plain form:

にボールがたった。
Me ni bōru ga atatta.

Polite form:

目にボールが当たりました。
Me ni bōru ga atarimashita.


This rabbit’s eyes are red.

Plain form:

このウサギは、あかい。
Kono usagi wa, me ga akai.

Polite form:

このウサギは、目が赤いです。
Kono usagi wa, me ga akai desu.


There is an eyelash in my left eye.

Plain form:

ひだりにまつげがはいっている。
Hidari no me ni matsuge ga haitte iru.

Polite form:

左の目にまつげが入っています。
Hidari no me ni matsuge ga haitte imasu.


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