目にしみる

めにしみる

to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart

Also written 目に染みる

Meaning

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to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart

Example sentences

バーベキューするのはいいんだけどさ、煙が目にしみるのが嫌なんだ。

It's OK with me if we barbecue, but I don't like it when smoke gets in my eyes.