eye discharge; sleep; eye mucus
Rare term for eye discharge or 'sleep' in the corner of the eye. The common word is 目やに (meyani).
See also: 目やに
When I woke up in the morning, there was sleep in my eyes.
Kanji spelling; rare and may not be widely recognized. The word itself is uncommon.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; slightly more readable than full kanji.
Mixed katakana-kanji spelling; used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Compound of 目 (me, 'eye') and 垢 (aka, 'dirt' or 'grime'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally suggests 'eye dirt'.