瞼
eyelids
Readings
On'yomi
- ケン
Kun'yomi
- まぶた
Meaning
瞼 centers on the eyelids, the thin folds of skin that cover and protect the eyes.
Most common words using 瞼
- 瞼まぶたN3
eyelid
- 眼瞼がんけん
eyelid; palpebra
- 挟瞼器きょうけんき
entropion forceps
- 眼瞼下垂がんけんかすい
ptosis; blepharoptosis; droopy eyelid
- 眼瞼内反がんけんないはん
palpebral nerve; palpebral entropion; entropion of the eyelids
- 眼瞼炎がんけんえん
blepharitis; inflammation of the eyelid
- 眼瞼痙攣がんけんけいれん
blepharospasm; spasmodic winking
- 眼瞼閉鎖反射がんけんへいさはんしゃ
corneal reflex; blink reflex
- 瞼まなぶた
eyelid
- 瞼板けんばん
tarsus (part of the eyelid)
- 瞼板腺けんばんせん
meibomian gland; tarsal gland
- 花瞼かけん
beautiful eyelids
- 開瞼器かいけんき
eyelid speculum; lid retractor
Study
Etymology
瞼 combines 目 (eye) with 僉, which likely contributes the sound. The character specifically refers to the eyelids.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is 目 (eye), and the right side 僉 looks like a complex lid or covering. Picture a pair of eyes with intricate lids that open and close.
Reading mnemonic
For ケン, imagine a person named Ken who has very expressive eyelids: Ken -> ケン, and his eyelids flutter dramatically.