Translation guide
The English word 'eyelid' refers to the thin fold of skin that covers and protects the eye. In Japanese, the most common and neutral term is まぶた. There are also more formal or anatomical terms, as well as expressions for specific eyelid types.
まぶた
eyelid
The fold of skin that covers the eye when closed.
The standard, everyday word for 'eyelid'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
A formal, anatomical term for 'eyelid'. Used in medical contexts.
眼瞼下垂の手術を受けた。
I had surgery for drooping eyelids.
Specifically the upper fold of skin above the eye.
The upper eyelid. Commonly used in everyday conversation.
上まぶたが腫れている。
My upper eyelid is swollen.
Specifically the lower fold of skin below the eye.
The lower eyelid. Commonly used in everyday conversation.
下まぶたにできものができた。
I got a bump on my lower eyelid.
An eyelid with a visible crease, often considered a beauty feature.
Refers to a double eyelid, where a crease is visible. Very common in beauty and casual contexts.
彼女は二重まぶたで目が大きく見える。
She has double eyelids, so her eyes look big.
Short for 二重まぶた. Often used in casual conversation.
一重より二重のほうが好き。
I prefer double eyelids over single eyelids.
An eyelid without a visible crease.
Refers to a single eyelid, without a crease. Common in descriptions of eye shapes.
一重まぶたの人に似合うメイクを教えてください。
Please tell me makeup that suits people with single eyelids.
Short for 一重まぶた. Used casually.
私は一重だから、アイプチを使っている。
I have single eyelids, so I use eyelid glue.
An eyelid that droops or sags, often due to aging or a medical condition.
Refers to sagging or drooping eyelids, often used in cosmetic contexts.
年をとると、たるみまぶたになりやすい。
As you age, you tend to get drooping eyelids.
Medical term for ptosis (drooping eyelid). Used in clinical settings.
眼瞼下垂の症状が出ています。
I have symptoms of drooping eyelid.
まぶた is the everyday word for eyelid. 眼瞼 is a formal, anatomical term used mainly in medical contexts. For daily conversation, always use まぶた.
まぶたがかゆい。
My eyelid is itchy.
眼瞼炎と診断された。
I was diagnosed with blepharitis.
When talking about eyelid shapes (single/double), Japanese commonly uses 一重 (ひとえ) and 二重 (ふたえ) as standalone nouns or combined with まぶた. In casual beauty contexts, 一重 and 二重 are sufficient.
二重の幅を広くしたい。
I want to make my double eyelid crease wider.