眼鏡
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Noun for 'eye glasses'. It is typically written in kanji but read as hiragana 『めがね』 (megane). Used as a standalone noun without counters in basic contexts, but can be counted with 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') for general objects or 『一組』 (hitokumi, 'one pair') for a pair of glasses.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend Ken are discussing daily routines and accessories. Ken notices User is squinting at the menu.
眼鏡
めがね
eye glasses
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a pair of glasses with lenses that look like eyes. 'Eye' sounds like 'ai' in Japanese, and glasses help you see clearly — think 'eye-glasses' → 『眼鏡』 (megane, 'eye glasses').
Cultural Note
In Japan, wearing glasses is common and often associated with intelligence or studiousness. You might hear phrases like 『眼鏡をかける』 (megane o kakeru, 'to wear glasses') in daily conversations or see characters in anime and manga depicted with glasses to signify a smart or nerdy personality.
Forms
Base: 眼鏡Noun for 'eye glasses'. It is typically written in kanji but read as hiragana 『めがね』 (megane). Used as a standalone noun without counters in basic contexts, but can be counted with 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') for general objects or 『一組』 (hitokumi, 'one pair') for a pair of glasses.