Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 点睛(てんせい) in Japanese

点睛
Kana Reading
てんせい
Romaji
tensei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    adding eyes and other finishing touches to an animal painting


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: つ.ける, つ.く, た.てる, さ.す, とぼ.す, とも.す, ぼち

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13 strokes

pupil of the eye

On'Yomi: セイ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: ひとみ

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