Translation and Meaning of: 眼鏡 - gankyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 眼鏡 (gankyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: gankyou
Kana: がんきょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: shows; glasses
Meaning in English: spectacles;glasses
Definition: Tools to assist the eyes. Usually used to correct vision.
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Explanation and Etymology - (眼鏡) gankyou
The Japanese word 「眼鏡」, read as "がんきょう" (gankyou), refers to "glasses" in English. In the etymology of the word, we find the kanjis 「眼」 and 「鏡」. The first, 「眼」 (gan), means "eye" or "sight". It has the radical 「目」, which is often associated with eyes or visual aspects. The second kanji, 「鏡」 (kyou), means "mirror" and is related to "reflection" or "reflective surface". The fusion of these characters expresses, therefore, the idea of a device that reflects or adjusts vision.
The origin of the use of glasses in Japan is not as ancient as in some Western cultures. It was during the Edo period (1603-1868) that glasses began to be more widely used. The first models arrived in Japan through Dutch traders, as the country maintained limited trade with the West at that time. Originally, glasses were considered luxury items and were primarily used by the intellectual elite and those who could afford them.
Over time, as Japan modernized, the need and access to glasses increased. They became more common among the general public, especially after the Meiji Restoration, when Japan underwent rapid westernization and modernization. Nowadays, 「眼鏡」 are widely used not only as visual aids but also as fashion accessories, with a multitude of styles and designs available.
In addition to the clear function of visual correction, 「眼鏡」 have ceased to be merely a functional item to become a personal style element and individual expression. This is reflected in the variety of materials and shapes available on the market. The cultural adaptation of glasses shows the Japanese society's ability to integrate external innovations, incorporating them into its daily life and culture while preserving its own traditions.
Synonyms and similar words
- メガネ (megane) - Óculos (common term in Japanese)
- 眼鏡 (megane) - Glasses (more formal term, used in written contexts)
- めがね (megane) - Óculos (hiragana, used in colloquial speech)
Words with the same pronunciation: がんきょう gankyou
How to Write in Japanese - (眼鏡) gankyou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (眼鏡) gankyou:
Example Sentences - (眼鏡) gankyou
Below are some example sentences:
Megane wo kakeru to shikai ga kuria ni naru
Wearing glasses makes your eyesight clear.
- 眼鏡 - glasses
- を - object particle
- かける - put on (glasses)
- と - comparison particle
- 視界 - field of vision
- が - subject particle
- クリア - of course
- に - adverb particle
- なる - become
Kanojo wa megane o kakette iru
She is wearing glasses.
She wears glasses.
- 彼女 - means "she" in Japanese
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 眼鏡 - means "glasses" in Japanese
- を - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 掛けている - present continuous form of the verb 掛ける (kakeru), meaning "to use" or "to place"
Watashi wa megane wo kakeru hitsuyou ga arimasu
I need to wear glasses.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- 眼鏡 (megane) - noun meaning "glasses"
- を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action, in this case "glasses"
- 掛ける (kakeru) - verb meaning "to put on" or "to wear" in the context of glasses
- 必要 (hitsuyou) - adjective meaning "necessary" or "essential"
- が (ga) - subject particle indicating the subject of the action, in this case "I"
- あります (arimasu) - verb meaning "to have" or "to exist" in the sense of possessing something
Other words of the same type: noun
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