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目
目 (readings: もく, ぼく, め, ま; Japanese kanji) means “eye”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 目玉 (eyeball).
What does 目 mean?
| Kanji | 目 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | eye |
| Readings | もく, ぼく, め, ま |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 目
目 is read もく or ぼく or め or ま depending on the word.
Example words with 目
| Example | 目玉 (eyeball) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14