1.
discerning eye, keen insight, sharp perception
The ability to perceive the true nature of things clearly. A formal/literary word emphasizing exceptional judgment and perception.
慧眼の持ち主
a person of keen insight
さすが社長、お慧眼ですね。
As expected of the president, you have excellent judgment.
彼の慧眼は、誰も気づかなかった問題を見抜いた。
His keen insight detected a problem that no one else had noticed.
FORMALITY: Formal/literary. Often used to praise someone's judgment, especially in business or formal contexts.
USAGE: Commonly used with お慧眼 as a polite expression praising someone's discernment.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 慧眼の持ち主 (person of keen insight)
- お慧眼 (your excellent judgment - honorific)
- 慧眼を持つ (to have keen insight)
RELATED WORDS:
- 洞察力 (insight, perception)
- 先見の明 (foresight)
- 眼力 (discerning eye - less formal)