細ほそ目め

noun

narrow eyes; half-open eyes

Describes eyes that are narrowed, squinting, or not fully open. Often used with verbs like する or になる.

• 彼かれは眩まぶしそうに細ほそ目めをした。

  He narrowed his eyes as if the light were too bright.

• 猫ねこが気き持もちよさそうに細ほそ目めになっている。

  The cat has its eyes half-closed, looking comfortable.

noun

fine mesh; fine texture; tight weave

Refers to a fine or dense structure, such as a sieve, fabric, or file. The gloss 'smooth cut (of a file)' is a technical use.

• この網あみは細ほそ目めで、小ちいさな虫むしも逃にがさない。

  This net has a fine mesh, so even small insects can't escape.

• 細ほそ目めのやすりで仕し上あげをする。

  Finish it with a smooth-cut file.