近視
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Base noun form. A medical term for myopia, where distant objects appear blurry. Often used in phrases like 『近視の目』 (kinshi no me, 'nearsighted eyes') or 『近視矯正』 (kinshi kyousei, 'vision correction for nearsightedness').
Theme
User meets their friend Yumi at a café and talks about vision issues while ordering drinks.
近視
きんし
nearsightedness
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine someone who's 'near-sighted' squinting to see something close — they have 『近視』 (kinshi, 'nearsightedness'). 'Kin-shi' sounds like 'kin see' — you need to be close to see!
Cultural Note
In Japan, many people wear glasses or contact lenses for 『近視』 (kinshi, 'nearsightedness'), and eye care is a common topic. Schools often conduct vision tests, and optometry services are widely available in urban areas.
Forms
Base: 近視Base noun form. A medical term for myopia, where distant objects appear blurry. Often used in phrases like 『近視の目』 (kinshi no me, 'nearsighted eyes') or 『近視矯正』 (kinshi kyousei, 'vision correction for nearsightedness').