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複眼

ふくがん

N1compound eye · multifaceted perspective

Examples

トンボの複眼を拡大写真で観察した。

地域の課題を複眼的に捉える必要がある。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 複眼, read ふくがん, literally means an insect's compound eye and figuratively a viewpoint combining multiple perspectives.
  • Basic usage: The biological organ is a noun, while 複眼的に捉える describes examining an issue from several angles.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A biological eye and a multifaceted viewpoint
    • The literal sense is the compound eye of an insect, while the figurative use describes viewing a local issue from multiple perspectives.

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