盲
めくら
mekura
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
盲 is the kanji for "Blind". Its reading is めくら (mekura). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Blind
Also : Blind man · Ignoramus
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Readings
kunめくら/ mekuraonもう/ mou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
亡目
Example Sentences
盲目的な信仰は危険だ。
もうもくてきなしんこうはきけんだ。
Blind faith is dangerous.
盲導犬が彼を導いた。
もうどうけんがかれをみちびいた。
The guide dog led him.
Vocabulary using 盲
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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