Jisho

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Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1. enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truthesp. かいげん
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2. reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelonsesp. かいげん
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb, Transitive verb
3. gaining eyesight; restoring eyesight; opening the eyesOnly applies to かいがん
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
4. 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 consecratedBuddhism, Only applies to かいげん
Other forms
開眼 【かいげん】

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