WORD DETAIL
目尻
めじり
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The body-part noun
目尻(めじり) denotes the outer corner of the eye. - Basic usage: Smiling may create wrinkles
目尻に, while tears can run目尻から頬へ.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The outer corner of the eye
- It is the outer corner opposite the side near the nose and does not mean the whole eye.

