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アイリス

airisu

The colored part of the eye; also the flower iris.

Science & MedicinePure Gairaigo

Meaning

A noun referring to the colored ring around the pupil of the eye. It can also mean the iris flower, so the sense should be checked in context.

  • eye anatomy
  • also a flower name

Examples

Example Sentences

アイリス、君(くん)は普段(ふだん)朝食(ちょうしょく)は何を(なにを)食べて(たべて)いるの？

Iris, what do you usually eat for breakfast?

Source: JMdict

目の(めの)アイリスは、光(ひかり)の量(りょう)によって収縮(しゅうしゅく)したり拡大(かくだい)したりする。

The iris of the eye contracts or expands depending on the amount of light.

Source: Internal

庭(にわ)に美しい(うつくしい)紫色(むらさきいろ)のアイリスが咲い(さい)ている。

Beautiful purple irises are blooming in the garden.

Source: Internal

カメラの絞り(しぼり)機構(きこう)は、人間(にんげん)のアイリスの働き(はたらき)を模し(もし)ている。

The aperture mechanism of a camera mimics the function of the human iris.

Source: Internal

Related

アイシャドウ

aishadou

Powder or cream makeup applied to the eyelids.

アイリスト

airisuto

A beauty professional specializing in eyelash extensions and treatments.

See Also

アイオリソース

aiori soosu

Food & Drink

A Mediterranean garlic and oil sauce.

アイスクリーム

aisu kuriimu

Food & Drink

A frozen dessert made with milk or cream.

インダストリアル

indasutoriaru

Arts & Entertainment

Industrial in style, design, or manufacturing context.

イスパノアメリカ

isupanoamerika

Places & Environment

The region in the Americas comprising Spanish-speaking countries.

Entry Questions

What does アイリス mean in Japanese?

アイリス means The colored part of the eye; also the flower iris.

How do you read アイリス?

アイリス is read as あいりす and romanized as airisu.

What type of gairaigo is アイリス?

アイリス is listed as Pure Gairaigo.

What category is アイリス in?

アイリス is in the Science & Medicine category.

Source Details

Entry ID
1014550
Source
JMdict_english
Revision
JMdict.2026-04-17
Review notes
Needs review
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