noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
one eye; single eye
Refers to having only one eye, either physically or in a figurative context. Often used in literary or descriptive settings.
隻眼の剣士が伝説に残っている。
A one-eyed swordsman remains in legend.
隻眼で見る世界は奥行きがつかみにくい。
The world seen with one eye is hard to grasp in depth.
noun
discerning eye; excellent judgment
Metaphorical use: having a keen, perceptive eye for quality or truth. Often appears in expressions like 隻眼の士 (a person of keen insight).
See also: 一隻眼
彼は美術品を見る隻眼を持っている。
He has a discerning eye for art.
隻眼の士は時代の先を見通す。
A person of keen insight sees ahead of the times.