“Apple of one's eye” in Japanese
Short answer
Apple of one's eye in Japanese is “掌の玉” (tanagokoronotama). Full meaning: apple of one's eye.
Other ways to say “Apple of one's eye” in Japanese
手底の玉
tanasokonotama apple of one's eye
掌中の珠
shouchuunotama apple of one's eye, one's jewel
秘蔵っ子
hizokko favourite child, favourite student, apple of one's eye
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