美しい目
utsukushii me
The English phrase "beautiful eyes" is translated into Japanese as 美しい目 (utsukushii me).
美しい目 is a neutral, general expression used to describe eyes that are visually pleasing or attractive. It is suitable for use in polite conversations.
Which one should you use?
While 美しい目 is a general term, 美眸 is a more specialized term used to describe someone's eyes, often appearing in poetic contexts such as literature or songs. To compliment someone directly, you might use the phrase 美しい目をしているね to say "You have beautiful eyes," or the more relaxed expression 目がきれいだね to say "Your eyes are pretty."
How do you pronounce it?
utsukushii me
Did you know?
- While 美しい目 is a compliment, staring directly into someone's eyes while saying it can be perceived as aggressive or overly intense in Japan, where indirect eye contact is more common.
- When complimenting eyes, Japanese people often focus on the 'moisture' or 'clarity' of the eyes. Using words like 潤い (uruoi), meaning moisture, can be a way to describe eyes that look healthy, bright, and beautiful.
- Japanese has a specific word 目力 ('me-jikara'), which refers to the 'eye power' or strength of a gaze, regardless of whether the eyes are conventionally 美しい目.
Examples in context
- 私は君の美しい目のために何でもするって知っているね。You know I'd do anything for your beautiful eyes.This sentence is useful for expressing devotion to someone because of their 美しい目.Tatoeba #1330471 by Scott, translation #618404 by TRANG
- 彼女の美しい目は星のように輝いていた。Her beautiful eyes were shining like stars.
- 私はあなたの美しい目を見ていると幸せな気持ちになる。When I look into your beautiful eyes, I feel happy.
- 君の瞳は本当に魅力的で、いつも私を惹きつけてくれる。Your eyes are truly enchanting and always captivate me.
- 彼女は美しい目をしている。Kanojo wa utsukushii me o shite iru.She has beautiful eyes.
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are talking about a painting.
- 美咲 Misakiこの絵の女性は、本当に美しい目だね。Kono e no josei wa, hontō ni utsukushii me da ne.The woman in this painting has truly beautiful eyes.
- 蓮 Renそうだね。とても印象的な目だと思うよ。Sō da ne. Totemo inshōtekina me da to omou yo.You're right. I think they are very impressive eyes.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くんはどう思う？Ren-kun wa dō omou?What do you think, Ren?
- 蓮 Ren僕も、彼女の美しい目に心を奪われたよ。Boku mo, kanojo no utsukushii me ni kokoro o ubawareta yo.I was also captivated by her beautiful eyes.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
