目くそ
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Meanings
1
eye discharge; sleep; eye mucus
Refers to the crusty or sticky substance that forms in the corners of the eyes, especially after sleeping. A common, everyday word.
When I woke up in the morning, I had sleep in my eyes.
I removed the eye discharge and then washed my face.
Expressions
- 目くそ鼻くそを笑うthe pot calling the kettle black
- 目くそが鼻くそを笑うthe pot calling the kettle black