開眼

かいがん

Also written かいげん

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth (esp. かいげん)
2. reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons (esp. かいげん)
3. Noun, する verb, Intransitive, Transitive gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyes
4. Noun, する verb, Intransitive filling out the eyes (of a Buddha) as the last step of consecrating a new statue or picture; ceremony where a newly made image or idol is consecrated

Kanji

• 開 open. Read as カイ.
• 眼 eyeball. Read as ガン.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists