Meaning

Primary

Eye Socket

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your eyeball cavity (hole) is where your eye is held. This is your eye socket.

Reading

がんこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

蒸しタオルで眼孔を覆うと気持ち良いですよ。

It feels so good when you cover your eye sockets with a steamed towel.

Kanji Composition