Quick answer
目 is the kanji for "Eye". Its reading is め (me). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Eye
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 目 represents 'EYE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of eye.
On-reading: もく — remember this sound by associating it with eye. Kun-reading: め.
Example Sentences
目薬をさして少し休みました。
めぐすりをさしてすこしやすみました。
I used eye drops and rested a little.
目が疲れたので休みます。
めがつかれたのでやすみます。
My eyes are tired so I'll rest.
Vocabulary using 目
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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