JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
観 — outlook
- Reading
- カン・み.る・しめ.す
- Meaning
- outlook; look; appearance; condition; view
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
観 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カン・み.る・しめ.す and it means outlook; look; appearance; condition; view. 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.
観 appears in everyday japanese words such as 観 (look), 主観 (subjectivity) and 外観 (appearance).
Japanese words containing 観
Frequently asked questions
What does 観 mean in Japanese?
観 means outlook; look; appearance; condition; view in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 観 read?
観 is read カン・み.る・しめ.す. Reading it inside real words — 観 and 主観 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 観 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 観 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 観 in a word?
A common word containing 観 is 観 (かん) — "look". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 観 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 観 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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