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目尻

めじり

N2outer corner of the eye

Examples

祖母が笑うと目尻に優しいしわができる。

涙が目尻から頬へ流れた。

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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.

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