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