まぶた

Alternative writings: , 目蓋, 眼蓋
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

The eyelid, the skin fold that covers and protects the eye; includes the upper and lower eyelids used to open and close the eyes.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

疲れてまぶたが重くなった。

I'm tired and my eyelids feel heavy.

まぶたをゆっくり閉じて深呼吸してください。

Slowly close your eyelids and take a deep breath, please.

まぶたにものもらいができて赤く腫れた。

I got a stye on my eyelid and it became red and swollen.