睫毛（まつげ、matsuge）
- eyelash

The word 睫毛, pronounced まつげ (matsuge), refers to eyelashes. These are the hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelids and serve to protect the eye from dust, debris, and excessive sunlight.

⚫︎彼女の睫毛はとても長い。 Translation: Her eyelashes are very long. ⚫︎メイクをする時、私はいつも睫毛カールを使います。 Translation: When I put on makeup, I always use an eyelash curler. ⚫︎風が強くて、睫毛に砂が入ってしまった。 Translation: The wind was strong, and sand got in my eyelashes.

• You can use 睫毛 in various contexts when discussing anything related to eyelashes. • This includes talking about their length, thickness, color, how they are cared for (e.g., applying mascara or eyelash extensions), or any issues related to them (e.g., an eyelash in your eye). • The word is generally used in casual and formal conversation.

• The word 睫毛 is primarily written using kanji and hiragana. • Kanji: 睫毛 • Hiragana: まつげ • There are no significant variations in okurigana (the suffix hiragana).

There are no direct synonyms for 睫毛 in Japanese. The term specifically refers to the eyelashes.

There are no direct antonyms for 睫毛.

毎朝、睫毛にマスカラを塗るのが日課です。 ・Translation: Applying mascara to my eyelashes every morning is a daily routine. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the action of applying mascara to the eyelashes.

彼は睫毛が長くて、とても優しい印象を与える。 ・Translation: He has long eyelashes, which give a very gentle impression. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's appearance and the impression it gives.

The word 睫毛 is composed of two kanji: 睫 (matsu) and 毛 (ge). • 睫 (matsu) means "eyelash." • 毛 (ge) means "hair" or "fur." The combination literally means "eyelash hair," accurately reflecting the meaning of the word.