金に目がくらむ かねにめがくらむ Also written 金に目が眩む Meanings Expression, Godan verb to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches See also: 目がくらむ (めがくらむ). Kanji 金 money. Read as かね. 目 eye Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists