How do you say "eyelash" in Japanese?

まつげ

matsuge

Noun Hiragana

In Japanese, "eyelash" is まつげ (matsuge).

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Pronunciation

Mah-tsoo-geh, three syllables, note the tsu replacing the yu found in mayuge for eyebrow.

Writing and usage

まつげ is written using hiragana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

まつげが頬に落ちた。

matsugega hoo ni ochi ta.

An eyelash fell onto her cheek.

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How to remember まつげ

Matsuge is one small sound-swap away from mayuge, eyebrow, since lashes and brows sit so close together on the face.

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Questions about まつげ

How do you pronounce まつげ?

Mah-tsoo-geh, three syllables, note the tsu replacing the yu found in mayuge for eyebrow.

Is まつげ formal or casual?

まつげ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is まつげ written in Japanese?

まつげ is written using hiragana. Romanised, it reads as matsuge.

Where can I practice Japanese words for free?

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