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目を細める
mewohosomeru
to close one's eyes partly, to squint
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  1. mewohosomeru to close one's eyes partly, to squint; to smile with one's whole face, to look fondly at
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Kanji Breakdown
目
Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor
On: もく,ぼく Kun: め,-め,ま-
5 strokes N4
細
Dainty, Get Thin, Taper, Slender, Narrow, Detailed, Precise
On: さい Kun: ほそ.い,ほそ.る,こま.か,こま.かい
11 strokes N2
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Ru-verb (一段動詞)
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目を細める → 目を細めます → 目を細めて → 目を細めた

💡 Remove る and add ます (polite), て-form, or た (past).

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毎朝目を細めるのが好きです。
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