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観 kanji: meaning “outlook”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N318 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
outlook
On'yomi
カン
Kun'yomi
み・る、しめ・す

Picture story to remember 観

From high above, a bird (隹) can use its sharp eye (目) to get a wide outlook.

Parts in this story:目

How to write 観: stroke order

観 is written with 18 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 観

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 観 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 観.