JLPT N1 Advanced
目頭
The inner corner of the eye, often used to describe becoming teary-eyed.
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Other forms
目がしら common variation
まがしら outdated reading
1 Noun
Inner Corner of the Eye
Refers to the anatomical inner corner of the eye located next to the bridge of the nose.
Example
彼女 は 目頭 に 少し だけ ハイライト を 入れ ている 。
She puts a little bit of highlighter on the inner corners of her eyes.
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2 Noun (used in an expression)
Getting Choked Up
Describes the physical sensation of tears forming when one is deeply moved or touched.
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