緑の目
midori no me
The English phrase "green eyes" is translated into Japanese as 緑の目 (midori no me).
This phrase is used to describe eyes that possess a green color.
What does it mean word for word?
midori is the Japanese word for the color green.
How do you pronounce it?
midori no me
Did you know?
- Because green eyes are rare in Japan, using the phrase midori no me in a story often signals to the reader that the character is Western or perhaps supernatural.
- The word midori originates from a word meaning 'fresh' or 'new', linking the color green to the growth of young leaves in spring.
- While midori no me is grammatically correct, using midori to describe eyes can sound like you are describing a physical object or a piece of glass rather than a human feature.
Examples in context
- 彼女は緑の目がとても美しい。Kanojo wa midori no me ga totemo utsukushii.Her green eyes are very beautiful.
- あの猫は緑の目をしている。Ano neko wa midori no me o shite iru.That cat has green eyes.
- 緑の目は珍しいですね。Midori no me wa mezurashii desu ne.Green eyes are rare, aren't they?
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- 健太 Kentaこのモデルは緑の目が印象的だね。Kono moderu wa midori no me ga inshōteki da ne.This model's green eyes are striking.
- 陽葵 Himari本当だね、すごく綺麗だよ。Hontō da ne, sugoku kirei da yo.True, they are very beautiful.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵はどんな色が好きなの？Himari wa donna iro ga suki na no?Himari, what color do you like?
- 陽葵 Himari私は青い目が好きかな。Watashi wa aoi me ga suki kana.I think I like blue eyes.
