Meaning

Primary

Retina

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

In the back of your eye there's a net-like membrane called the retina. It's net-like because it catches… light! You know, to help you see.

Reading

もうまく
  • 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

網膜とは、カメラのフィルムに似た、眼の奥の膜のことです。

The retina is a membrane inside your eye that resembles a camera’s film.

Kanji Composition