眼鏡

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 眼鏡(めがね) means eyeglasses and is read as a whole word.
• Basic usage: It is used when putting glasses on, taking them off, or discussing their weight and comfort.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Putting glasses on and taking them off
  • 眼鏡をかける means to put glasses on. The verb differs from 着る(きる), used for putting on clothing.
  • 眼鏡を外す means to take glasses off.