目に入れても痛くない

Meaning: Said of someone you adore completely, often a child or grandchild.

Language: Japanese

Literally: It wouldn't hurt even if I put you in my eye

Category: Compliment

Origin: Classical Japanese expression of deep affection.

More compliments & insults — Compliment

Tu as du chien — You have a certain irresistible magnetism — a je-ne-sais-quoi that draws people in.
Tu as la tête sur les épaules — You're grounded, sensible, and dependable — not easily swept off course.
Tu as le vent en poupe — Everything is going your way — you're riding a wave of momentum and success.
Tu es un as — You're brilliant at what you do — the very best.
Tu as de la répartie — You're brilliantly quick-witted — always ready with the perfect comeback.
Eres un crack — You're brilliant — a total star at what you do.

石頭 — A stubborn, inflexible person who won't budge.
気が利く (ki ga kiku) — You're perceptive and considerately thoughtful — you notice what people need before they…
できる人 (dekiru hito) — Said of someone highly capable and impressive — the kind of person who makes things happe…
懐が深い (futokoro ga fukai) — You're broad-minded, generous of spirit, and able to embrace the complexity of others wit…
空気が読めない (kūki ga yomenai) — Completely oblivious to the unspoken social mood — the person who kills the atmosphere wi…

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