【めい】

Frequency rank: 13,369. – 13,408. (for form めい: 5,427. – 5,432.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. brightnessantonym:
  2. discernment; insight; an eye (for)
  3. eyesight; visionsee also
    4. prefix
  4. nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)abbreviationsee also
Forms
  • 【めい】Frequency rank: 13,369. – 13,408.
  • めいFrequency rank: 5,427. – 5,432.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. brightness
    2. This meaning refers to the quality of being radiant or well-lit. It can describe physical illumination, as well as metaphorical brightness, such as intelligence or charm.
    This room is too bright.
    Her bright personality energizes everyone.
  2. discernment; insight; an eye (for)
    3. This meaning pertains to the ability to judge well or have a clear understanding of something. It can be used to discuss someone's perceptiveness or talent in recognizing nuances.
    He has an eye for fashion.
    Her insight led to finding a solution to the problem.
  3. eyesight; vision
    4. This refers to the physical ability to see, or metaphorically, it can refer to how clearly someone perceives situations or concepts.
    His eyesight has deteriorated due to presbyopia.
    If the vision is good, you can see the distant mountain.
  4. nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
    5. This meaning specifically pertains to a historical context, referring to the years within the Meiji period in Japan, which is significant for its rapid modernization and westernization.
    Many reforms were implemented in the first year of the Meiji era.
    Learning about the culture of the Meiji era is fascinating.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)brightきごう(きごう)lightきごう(きごう)bright futureきごう(てんきごう)clear perspectiveきごう(きごう)clarityきごう(きごう)clear explanationきごう(きごう)tomorrowきごう(きごう)to explain clearlyきごう(きごう)positive mindsetきごう(きごう)to have insight
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