Japanese symbol for “eyelid”
瞼
まぶた
Romaji: mabuta
eyelid
In Japanese, eyelid is 瞼, read まぶた (mabuta).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n eyelid
Written forms: 瞼、目蓋、眼蓋. Readings: まぶた.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “eyelid”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 眼瞼 | がんけん ganken | eyelid; palpebra |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 眼瞼 | がんけん ganken | eyelid; palpebra |
| 挟瞼器 | きょうけんき kyoukenki | entropion forceps |
| 開瞼器 | かいけんき kaikenki | eyelid speculum; lid retractor |
| 眼瞼下垂 | がんけんかすい gankenkasui | ptosis; blepharoptosis; droopy eyelid |
| 瞼板腺 | けんばんせん kenbansen | meibomian gland; tarsal gland |
| 花瞼 | かけん kaken | beautiful eyelids |
See also: Chinese symbol for “eyelid”.
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