What does kanji 眦 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 眦 is corner of the eyes.

How is kanji 眦 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 眦 are まなじり, めじり; the onyomi readings are イシ, サイ, シ, セ, セイ.

Example words that use kanji 眦 include まなじりを決して, 眦.

Kanken 1

眦

Meaning

corner of the eyes

corner of the eyes, eyesockets

Stroke Order

Variant: 眥 (Formal)

2 common entries

Showing 2 of 2 entries that include this kanji.

まなじりをけっして

with one's eyes flashing

まなじり

corner of the eye

5 reference sentences

彼は眦をつり上げて相手をにらんだ。

He glared at his opponent with the corners of his eyes raised in anger.

母は眦を決して子どもを守った。

The mother protected her child with a determined look in her eyes.

笑うと彼女の眦がやわらかく下がる。

When she smiles, the corners of her eyes soften and dip gently.

長旅の疲れが眦にはっきり出ていた。

The fatigue from the long journey showed clearly at the corners of his eyes.

医師は患者の眦のあたりを丁寧に診た。

The doctor carefully examined the area around the patient's eye corners.