WORD DETAIL
複眼
ふくがん
Examples
Included kanji
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.

