Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 目の玉(めのたま) in Japanese

目の玉
Kana Reading
めのたま
Romaji
menotama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    eyeball


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

On'Yomi: モク, ボク

Kun'Yomi: め, -め, ま-

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