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On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
なが.める
nagameru

stare · watch · look at · see · scrutinize

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Strokes11
Frequency#1726
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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eye + 兆

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of eye and omen. Viewing omen with eye.

Symbolism

View, gaze, scenery. Represents viewing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Looking up at the starry sky

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

高みの見物

たかみのけんぶつ

Watching from the sidelines

Observing without getting involved

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 眺 mean in Japanese?

眺 means stare, watch, look at, see, scrutinize.

How do you read 眺?

On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: なが.める (nagameru).

How many strokes does 眺 have?

眺 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).

Is 眺 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 眺 (stare, watch, look at, see, scrutinize) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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