also: かいげん
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth
Often read かいげん. Refers to a profound realization or awakening, especially in spiritual or philosophical contexts.
彼は瞑想を通じて開眼した。
He attained enlightenment through meditation.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
reaching one's peak; reaching the highest echelons
Often read かいげん. Used when a performer, artist, or professional reaches their highest level of skill or achievement.
彼の演技はついに開眼し、観客を魅了した。
His performance finally reached its peak and captivated the audience.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, transitive verb
gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
Only with reading かいがん
Read かいがん. Can be used literally for gaining or restoring vision, or metaphorically for opening one's eyes to something.
手術の後、患者は開眼した。
After the surgery, the patient regained eyesight.
その経験が彼を開眼させた。
That experience opened his eyes.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
eye-opening ceremony; consecration of a Buddhist image
Only with reading かいげん
Read かいげん. A Buddhist ceremony in which the eyes of a newly made statue or image are painted in, symbolizing its consecration.
新しい仏像の開眼供養が行われた。
An eye-opening ceremony was held for the new Buddha statue.