N1
にくがん (nikugan)
肉眼
naked eye, unaided eye
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to specify observation without optical instruments (e.g., telescope, microscope, binoculars). Contrasts with 'seeing through a device'.
📝 Example Sentences
この星は肉眼では見えないが、望遠鏡を使えばはっきりと見える。
This star cannot be seen with the naked eye, but it is clearly visible with a telescope.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "肉眼"!
遠くの船が小さすぎて、_______では判別できない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 望遠鏡などの道具を使わずに、そのままの目で見ることを指すので「肉眼」が適切です。
English: '肉眼' is appropriate here, referring to seeing with one's own eyes without the aid of tools like telescopes.
English: '肉眼' is appropriate here, referring to seeing with one's own eyes without the aid of tools like telescopes.
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