WORD DETAIL
眼球
がんきゅう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
眼球is read asがんきゅうand means “eyeball”. - Basic usage: The examples show eyeball anatomy explained with a model and movement checked in an examination.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It is the anatomical eyeball itself and is narrower than everyday
目, which can encompass the eye and surrounding area.
- It is the anatomical eyeball itself and is narrower than everyday

