This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

目から鱗が落ちる

目からウロコが落ちる、 目からうろこが落ちる

Readings

Kana: めからうろこがおちる、めからウロコがおちる
Romaji: mekaraurokogaochiru, mekaraurokogaochiru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes

See also: 目からウロコの落ちる

Kanji

Readings: モク、 ボク、 め、 -め、 ま-
Meanings: eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor
Readings: リン、 うろこ、 こけ、 こけら
Meaning: scales (fish)
Readings: ラク、 お.ちる、 お.ち、 お.とす
Meanings: fall, drop, come down, village, hamlet