- 眼科 — ophthalmology
- 近眼 — nearsightedness
- 遠眼 — farsightedness
- 開眼 — enlightenment; awakening
- 主眼 — main point; emphasis
- 眼力 — sharp eyes; insight
- 着眼 — focus; attention
- 眼球 — eyeball
The kanji 眼 combines the radical 目 (eye) with 艮, a component lending sound and nuance. It refers not only to the physical eye but also to perspective, perception, and insight in abstract contexts.
彼は 眼科の 医者です。
He is an ophthalmologist.
主眼は 教育にあります。
The main focus is on education.