近視
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
myopia; nearsightedness; shortsightedness
Medical and everyday term for the condition of being unable to see distant objects clearly. Also used figuratively for lack of foresight.
He has severe myopia, so he can't read distant signs.
People with nearsightedness often use glasses or contact lenses.
Usage patterns
- 近視になるto become nearsighted
Using a smartphone for long periods makes you prone to becoming nearsighted.
- 近視が進むfor myopia to worsen/progress
Recently, children's myopia has been getting worse.
- 近視を矯正するto correct nearsightedness (with glasses, lenses, or surgery)
I had my myopia corrected with laser surgery.
- 近視の度が強いto have severe nearsightedness
His nearsightedness is so severe that he can't see anything without glasses.