What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "観"?

The kanji "観" belongs to JLPT N2 and means "Observe, View, Appearance". Its Onyomi is "カン (kan)" and Kunyomi is "".

JLPT N2

観

Observe, View, Appearance

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "観"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "⺌ (eyes, look) + 雚 (crane - comprised of 艹 (grass) + 𠂊 (hat/container) + 隹 (short-tailed bird))". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine you're trying to **OBSERVE** (⺌ - eyes) a majestic **CRANE** (雚) in the wild. You need to look very closely, with keen eyes, as it stands tall among the **GRASS** (艹) like a noble **BIRD** (隹) under a tiny **HAT** (𠂊). This intense viewing allows you to appreciate its grand *appearance*."

Onyomi

カン (kan)

Kunyomi

—

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

⺌ (eyes, look) + 雚 (crane - comprised of 艹 (grass) + 𠂊 (hat/container) + 隹 (short-tailed bird))

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine you're trying to **OBSERVE** (⺌ - eyes) a majestic **CRANE** (雚) in the wild. You need to look very closely, with keen eyes, as it stands tall among the **GRASS** (艹) like a noble **BIRD** (隹) under a tiny **HAT** (𠂊). This intense viewing allows you to appreciate its grand *appearance*.

💡 Quick Hint: Eyes viewing crane

Essential N2 Vocabulary

観光

かんこう

Sightseeing, Tourism

観察

かんさつ

Observation

観点

かんてん

Viewpoint, Perspective

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "観"

京都に＿＿＿＿＿に行く。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 観光は「かんこう」と読みます。
English: Sightseeing is read as 'kankou'.

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