Translation and Meaning of: 瞳 - hitomi

The word 「瞳」 (hitomi) refers to the "eye" or, more specifically, the "pupil" in Japanese. In Japanese culture, this word is often associated with the beauty and depth of a person's eyes, frequently representing emotions and feelings. The expression has a poetic connotation, where the eyes are seen as the window to the soul, an image present in many Japanese poems and songs.

Etymologically, 「瞳」 is a kanji composed of two main elements: the radical 「目」 (me), which means "eye," and the part 「童」 (warabe), which originally refers to "child" or "young person." The combination of these elements suggests a connection between the pure and unprejudiced vision of children and the essential and central function of the pupil in the human eye, which is the core through which all visual perceptions pass.

The origin of the word can be traced through the evolution of the Japanese language, which has influences from ancient Chinese, especially regarding kanji writing. The poetic use of 「瞳」 has expanded over time in haikus and other forms of traditional Japanese literature that often explore the connection between nature and humans, often focusing on the visual experience through the pupils.

Although 「瞳」 technically refers to the "pupil," in modern language, it is used in a broader context to describe the entire eye in a figurative sense. It is common to find this word in song and movie titles, as a way to express hidden truths or deep emotions perceived through the expression of the eyes. In contemporary Japan, names like 「瞳」 are popular for girls, reflecting hope, purity, and sparkle in the eyes.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 瞳孔 (doukou) - Pupil
• 眼球 (gankyuu) - Eyeball
• 目玉 (medama) - Eye, eyeball (informal)
• 眼珠 (ganzu) - Iris, eyeball (less common)
• 目孔 (mokou) - Pupil dilation (less commonly used)
• 瞳孔部 (doukoubu) - Pupil region
• 眼部 (ganbu) - Eye region, area around the eyes
• 眼中 (ganchuu) - Inside the eye, in relation to the eyes
• 瞳仁 (doujin) - Central part of the pupil (synonym of 瞳孔)
• 瞳孔径 (doukoukei) - Pupil diameter
• 瞳孔面积 (doukou menseki) - Pupil area
• 瞳孔反应 (doukou han'ei) - Pupil reaction to light
• 瞳孔调节 (doukou chousei) - Pupil regulation
• 瞳孔变化 (doukou henka) - Pupil alteration
• 瞳孔大小 (doukou no ookisa) - Pupil size
• 瞳孔收缩 (doukou shuusaku) - Pupil constriction
• 瞳孔扩张 (doukou koujou) - Pupil dilation
• 瞳孔光反射 (doukou kou hansha) - Reflection of light on the pupil
• 瞳孔对光反应 (doukou tai kou han'ei) - Pupil response to light

瞳

Romaji: hitomi
Kana: ひとみ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: student (by eye)

Meaning in English: pupil (of eye)

Definition: The organ inside the eye that provides vision.

Example Sentences - (瞳) hitomi

See below some example sentences:

瞳を見つめると心が落ち着く。

Hitomi wo mitsumeru to kokoro ga ochitsuku

When I look in the eyes

Looking into my eyes, my heart calms down.

• 瞳 - means "pupil" in Japanese.
• を - Object particle in Japanese.
• 見つめる - a verb that means "to stare" in Japanese.
• と - connecting particle in Japanese.
• 心 - means "heart" or "mind" in Japanese.
• が - subject particle in Japanese.
• 落ち着く - a verb that means "to calm down" or "to be serene" in Japanese.