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Meaning of sanpaku | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The presence of visible white space (sclera) above or below the iris of the human eye, traditionally supposed in China to indicate physical or mental imbalance.

uncountable

Examples

“A millimeter of white showed beneath each of her pupils. Sanpaku.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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