JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
看 — watch over
- Reading
- カン・み.る
- Meaning
- watch over; see
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
看 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カン・み.る and it means watch over; see. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
看 appears in everyday japanese words such as 看護 (nursing), 看板 (sign) and 看病 (nursing).
Japanese words containing 看
Frequently asked questions
What does 看 mean in Japanese?
看 means watch over; see in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 看 read?
看 is read カン・み.る. Reading it inside real words — 看護 and 看板 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 看 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 看 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 看 in a word?
A common word containing 看 is 看護 (かんご) — "nursing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 看 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 看 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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