blind, blindness
On'yomi (音読み)
- モウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 盲 primarily means "blind" or "blindness." It is used mainly in compound words rather than as a standalone term. Common compounds include 盲目 (もうもく), which translates to "blindness" and refers to the condition of not being able to see. Another example is 盲信 (もうしん), meaning "blind faith," used when someone believes in something without questioning it. Additionally, 盲導犬 (もうどうけん) refers to a "guide dog for the blind," highlighting the support provided to those with visual impairments. It's important to note that while 盲 can refer to physical blindness, it can also describe situations of figurative blindness, such as ignorance.
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Example sentences
盲目な信者が多い。
There are many blind followers.
Meanings across languages
- English
- blind, blindness
- Tiếng Việt
- mù, đồ mù
- 日本語
- 盲目
- 한국어
- 맹인, 실명
- 中文
- 盲, 失明
- id
- buta, kebutaan
- th
- ตาบอด, การตาบอด
- es
- ciego, ceguera
- fr
- aveugle, cécité
- de
- blind, Blindheit
- pt
- cego, cegueira
Common compounds
- 盲目もうもくblindness, blind spot
- 盲信もうしんblind faith, blind belief
- 盲導犬もうどうけんguide dog for the blind
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