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眼
眼 (readings: がん, げん, め; Japanese kanji) means “eye”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 眼鏡 (eyeglasses).
What does 眼 mean?
| Kanji | 眼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | eye |
| Readings | がん, げん, め |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 眼
眼 is read がん or げん or め depending on the word.
Example words with 眼
| Example | 眼鏡 (eyeglasses) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14