目は心の窓

めはこころのまど
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Proverb meaning that a person's eyes reveal their inner feelings or character.

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目は心の窓と言うように、彼の目を見ると本当に優しい人だとわかる。

As the proverb says, 'the eyes are the windows to the soul' — looking into his eyes you can tell he's a kind person.

あの子はうそをつくと目が泳ぐ。まさに目は心の窓だ。

When that child lies his eyes dart about. Truly, the eyes are the windows to the soul.