Readings: ケン (Onyomi), みる / みえる / みせる (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to see, to look, to show
見 is a very common kanji in Japanese. It represents the act of seeing or looking and appears in essential words such as 見る (to see), 見せる (to show), and 意見 (opinion).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 見 (see) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 7 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | ケン |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | みる / みえる / みせる |
How to Write – Stroke Order
This kanji depicts an eye (目) on top of a human leg, symbolizing someone seeing or going to look at something.
- Start with the eye (top part, similar to 目)
- Add the bottom stroke (like a walking person)
Example Sentences
Japanese: テレビを見るのが好きです。
Kana: テレビをみるのがすきです。
Romaji: Terebi o miru no ga suki desu.
English: I like watching TV.
Japanese: 富士山が見えます。
Kana: ふじさんがみえます。
Romaji: Fujisan ga miemasu.
English: Mount Fuji can be seen.
Japanese: 写真を見せてください。
Kana: しゃしんをみせてください。
Romaji: Shashin o misete kudasai.
English: Please show me the photo.
Vocabulary Using 見
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる | to see, to watch |
| 見せる | みせる | to show |
| 見える | みえる | to be visible |
| 見学 | けんがく | study visit, observation |
| 意見 | いけん | opinion |
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