観
outlook · look · appearance · condition · view
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and see. Looking well.
Symbolism
Sightseeing, observation, viewpoint. Represents looking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
拱手傍観
きょうしゅぼうかん
stand idly by and watch; stand idly by and watch
袖手傍観
しゅうしゅぼうかん
looking on with folded arms (with one's hands in one's sleeves); remaining a passive onlooker; looking on with folded arms (with one's hands in one's sleeves)
Proverbs & Idioms
観客席からは名将が多い
かんきゃくせきからはめいしょうがおおい
Many great generals sit in the stands
It's easy to criticize from the sidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 観 mean in Japanese?
観 means outlook, look, appearance, condition, view.
How do you read 観?
On'yomi: カン (KAN). Kun'yomi: み.る、しめ.す (miru, shimesu).
How many strokes does 観 have?
観 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 見 (see).
Is 観 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 観 (outlook, look, appearance, condition, view) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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