JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
眼 — eyeball
- Reading
- ガン・ゲン・まなこ・め
- Meaning
- eyeball
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
眼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガン・ゲン・まなこ・め and it means eyeball. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
眼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 眼球 (eyeball), 眼科 (ophthalmology) and 眼鏡 (spectacles).
Japanese words containing 眼
Frequently asked questions
What does 眼 mean in Japanese?
眼 means eyeball in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 眼 read?
眼 is read ガン・ゲン・まなこ・め. Reading it inside real words — 眼球 and 眼科 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 眼 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 眼 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 眼 in a word?
A common word containing 眼 is 眼球 (がんきゅう) — "eyeball". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 眼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 眼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free