2 Japanese words read me

me () is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: · ~目.

Eye(s)

N5noun·me

How to remember it

A single stroke framing a pupil — literally a picture of an eye.

Example sentences

  • 彼は大きな目をしている。

    かれはおおきなめをしている。

    He has big eyes.

  • 目を閉じてください。

    めをとじてください。

    Please close your eyes.

Usage

Also used metaphorically for aim/point (目標); counters eyes as 1つ, 2つ.

Related words

目標目が覚める

~目

~め

Ordinal suffix (~th, ~nd, in sequence)

N4suffix·me

How to remember it

目 means "eye"; picture pointing an eye at each item to count its place in order.

Example sentences

  • 彼は三番目に教室に入った。

    かれはさんばんめにきょうしつにはいった。

    He entered the classroom third.

  • 右から二つ目のボタンを押してください。

    みぎからふたつめのぼたんをおしてください。

    Please press the second button from the right.

Usage

Attach 目 after a counter or number: 三番目, 二つ目, to mark order.

Related words

一番目二番目

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