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On'yomi
ボウ・ム
BOU / MU
Kun'yomi
ひとみ
hitomi

pupil of the eye

Details

Strokes11
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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eye + 牟

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'eye' (目) with 'center' (牟), representing the pupil at the eye's center.

Symbolism

Symbolizes pupils, gaze, and windows to the soul. Represents the depth of eyes reflecting emotions and thoughts.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

明眸皓歯

めいぼうこうし

starry eyes and beautiful white teeth (said of beautiful women); starry eyes and beautiful white teeth (said of beautiful women)