long, narrow eyes; slit-like eyes
Used almost exclusively to describe eyes that are horizontally long and narrow, often considered attractive in Japanese aesthetics.
She has long, narrow eyes.
His cool, slit-like eyes are striking.
Compound of 切れ (kire, 'cut' or 'sharp') and 長 (naga, 'long'), literally meaning 'cut long', referring to the sharp, elongated shape of the eyes.