JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
眺 — stare
- Reading
- チョウ・なが.める
- Meaning
- stare; watch; look at; see; scrutinize
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
眺 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・なが.める and it means stare; watch; look at; see; scrutinize. 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.
眺 appears in everyday japanese words such as 眺め (scene) and 眺める (to view).
Japanese words containing 眺
Frequently asked questions
What does 眺 mean in Japanese?
眺 means stare; watch; look at; see; scrutinize in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 眺 read?
眺 is read チョウ・なが.める. Reading it inside real words — 眺め and 眺める — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 眺 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 眺 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 眺 in a word?
A common word containing 眺 is 眺め (ながめ) — "scene". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 眺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 眺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free