Japanese Word · Intermediate
まなじり
the outward corner of one's eye, the corner closest to the ear
Pronunciation: [ma̠na̠ʑiɾʲi]
Meaning
the outward corner of one's eye, the corner closest to the ear
Example
眥を決す、眥を裂く (manajiri o kessu, manajiri o saku): literally, “to tear open the outer edges of one's eyes” → to glare, to make an angry or fierce stare with one's eyes open wide
I use the word "まなじり".
Practice tips
- Practice まなじり out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.