noun
discerning eye; insight; discernment
Literary noun meaning the ability to see the true nature of things, especially in art, antiques, or human character. Often used in the phrase 具眼の士 (a person of discernment).
彼は美術品を見る具眼がある。
He has a discerning eye for art objects.
この茶碗の価値がわかるとは、さすが具眼の士だ。
To recognize the value of this tea bowl—you truly are a person of discernment.
Compound of 具 (possess) and 眼 (eye), literally 'possessing an eye'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in classical and literary Japanese to denote having a discerning eye.