sanpaku
Eyes that show their whites primarily above or below the iris. Gives a somewhat neutral expression, but can also indicate mental imbalance. Sometimes referred to as "Dead fish eyes" among western speakers.
Examples
- post #2120097 (girl to the right)
- post #2042891 (boy to left)
- post #2119069
Related tags
- jitome - eyes topped with a flat line
- sanpaku - eyes that show white primarily below the iris
- tareme - eyes with a rounded, drooping shape
- tsurime - eyes with an upward outer "point"