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Noun referring to the eyebrow. Used in various expressions and idioms related to facial features or emotions.
Theme

User and their friend Mika are at a beauty salon, discussing makeup and facial features before a party.

まゆ

eyebrow

Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body

Memory Hook

Think of 'may' (眉 mayu sounds like 'may') as the month when you raise your eyebrows in surprise — 'May eyebrows!' → 眉 (mayu, 'eyebrow').

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, eyebrows are considered important for facial expressions and beauty. Traditional makeup often involves shaping eyebrows, and phrases like 『眉をひそめる』 (mayu o hisomeru, 'to frown') are common idioms.

Forms

Base: 眉Noun referring to the eyebrow. Used in various expressions and idioms related to facial features or emotions.