1To close (one's eyes); often used as '目をつぶる'. Can be literal (shut one's eyes) or figurative (turn a blind eye). Usually written in kana.
強い光に思わず目をつぶった。
I involuntarily shut my eyes at the bright light.
小さなミスについては目をつぶってあげよう。
Let's turn a blind eye to small mistakes.
音楽を聴きながら目をつぶって休んだ。
I rested with my eyes closed while listening to music.