Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 盲

盲

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 盲 primarily means "blind" or "visually impaired." It describes the state of lacking the ability to see. It can also figuratively represent ignorance or lack of insight.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): モウ (mō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): めくら (mekura)

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 盲人 Translation: Blind person ⚫︎ 盲導犬 Translation: Guide dog for the blind ⚫︎ 盲点 Translation: Blind spot (figurative or literal)

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Origin and Formation

The kanji 盲 is a pictographic character. It depicts the eye (目) with a line drawn across it, symbolizing the obstruction or lack of vision, representing a closed or covered eye. This imagery represents "blindness."

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