目 means “eye”

め · me

Also: class, look, insight

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

め, ま-

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

モク, ボク

JLPT N5 · Taught in grade 1 · 5 strokes

The story

A vertical eye turned sideways: the first kanji many learners recognize, watching you from the page like an ancient guardian.

Used in 目標 (mokuhyou, goal/target) and 目的 (mokuteki, purpose)

Words with 目

• 目耳 (めみみ, memimi): eyes and ears

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