正せい眼がん

noun

kendo stance with sword tip at opponent's eyes

A fundamental kendo posture where the sword is held pointing toward the opponent's eyes, maintaining pressure and readiness. Also used metaphorically for facing something squarely.

• 剣けん道どうでは、正せい眼がんの構かまえが基き本ほんとされている。

  In kendo, the seigan stance is considered fundamental.

• 彼かれは正せい眼がんに構かまえて、相あい手ての動うごきを待まった。

  He took the seigan stance and waited for his opponent's move.

noun

warm, welcoming eyes

Only when written 青眼

Literary expression for eyes that show warmth and acceptance. Often contrasted with 白眼 (cold, disdainful look). Restricted to the kanji 青眼.

See also: 白目 (はくがん)

• 彼かの女じょは青せい眼がんで私わたしを迎むかえてくれた。

  She welcomed me with warm, kind eyes.

• 青せい眼がんと白はく眼がん、その違ちがいは一ひと目めでわかる。

  You can tell the difference between warm eyes and a cold stare at a glance.