also: めのくま
expression, noun
dark circles under the eyes; periorbital dark circles
Refers to the dark discoloration or puffiness under the eyes, often from lack of sleep or fatigue. Commonly used in everyday conversation and beauty contexts.
See also: 隈
最近、目のクマがひどくて、ちゃんと寝ていないのがバレる。
Lately my dark circles are so bad that it's obvious I haven't been sleeping properly.
目のクマを隠すためにコンシーラーを使っている。
I use concealer to hide the dark circles under my eyes.
Compound of 目 (eye) + の (possessive particle) + クマ (dark circles). The word クマ for dark circles is thought to derive from 隈 (shadow, dark area), but the katakana spelling is now standard to avoid confusion with 熊 (bear).