I got a stye. “Meibō” is a dialectal or regional term. How do you refer to it? I’m a native of Fukuoka Prefecture from the Showa era; younger people use the standard Japanese term “monomirai.” Terms for “stye” vary significantly by region. - “Monomirai”: the general, widely understood term nationwide - “Mebachiko”: primarily used in the Kansai region - “Meibō”: a regional term mainly used in western Japan, especially in Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and Shikoku - There are even more localized terms, such as “merai.” What about in Italian? In medical terminology, a stye is called “barley grain tumor” (bàilìliúshū). Orzaiolo = stye, barley grain tumor Medically: orzaiolo palpebrale Ho un orzaiolo. = “I have a stye.” In Italian, “eyepatch” is “benda per l’occhio.” In everyday conversation, these expressions are also commonly used: - Cerotto per l’occhio → an adhesive-type eyepatch (eye patch) - Fascia per l’occhio → a cloth or bandage-style eyepatch **Examples:** Ho un orzaiolo e porto una benda per l’occhio. (I have a stye and am wearing an eyepatch.) If you’re looking for one at the pharmacy, saying “una benda per l’occhio” will be understood.