Page 1
kanji
見Meaning
See
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiけんken
Parts
儿Legs 目Eye
Example Word
よそ見: distraction. The Japanese verbal noun 'よそ見 (よそみ)' refers to the act of looking away or being distracted, often when one should be paying attention. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is not focusing on what they are supposed to be doing, such as in a classroom or while driving. For example: Don't get distracted while driving「運転中によそ見をしないで」(うんてんちゅうによそみをしないで). She was looking away during the lecture「彼女は講義中によそ見をしていた」(かのじょはこうぎちゅうによそみをしていた). The term can also imply a lack of focus or attention in general, not just visually.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
3
Handwriting
kanji
親Meaning
Parent
Reading
kunyomiしたshita
おやoya
onyomiしんshin
Parts
見See 立Stand 木Tree, Wood
Example Word
不親切: unkind. The Japanese adjectival noun '不親切 (ふしんせつ)' means 'unkind' or 'not considerate'. It is used to describe someone or something that lacks kindness, thoughtfulness, or helpfulness. This term is often used in situations where someone fails to provide assistance or behaves in a way that is inconsiderate of others' feelings. For example: The staff was unkind「スタッフは不親切だった」(スタッフはふしんせつだった). His explanation was not helpful「彼の説明は不親切だった」(かれのせつめいはふしんせつだった). Note that '不親切' is often used in formal or serious contexts to express dissatisfaction with someone's behavior.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
134
Radical Form
亲
Handwriting
kanji
覚Meaning
Remember, Awake
Reading
kunyomiさsa
おぼobo
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
見See
Example Word
見覚え: recognition. The Japanese noun '見覚え (みおぼえ)' refers to the sense of recognition or familiarity one feels upon seeing something or someone. It is often used when you feel like you have seen something before but may not remember the exact details. For example: I have a sense of recognition about this place「この場所に見覚えがある」(このばしょにみおぼえがある). She looks familiar, but I can't recall where I saw her「彼女に見覚えがあるけど、どこで会ったか思い出せない」(かのじょにみおぼえがあるけど、どこであったかおもいだせない). This word is commonly used in situations where you are trying to recall a memory or identify something based on visual familiarity.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
270
Handwriting
kanji
観Meaning
View
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiかんkan
Parts
隹Bird 見See
Example Word
外観: appearance. The Japanese noun '外観 (がいかん)' refers to the external appearance or outward look of something, such as a building, object, or even a person. It is often used to describe the visual impression or facade of something. For example: The appearance of the building is modern「その建物の外観はモダンです」(そのたてもののがいかんはモダンです). She pays great attention to her appearance「彼女は外観に非常に気を遣います」(かのじょはがいかんにひじょうにきをつかいます). This word is commonly used in contexts related to design, architecture, or personal presentation.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
321
Handwriting
kanji
視Meaning
See, Look
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiしshi
Parts
礻Cult (示)見See
Example Word
無視: ignore. The Japanese verbal noun '無視 (むし)' means 'ignore'. It refers to the act of deliberately paying no attention to someone or something. This word is often used in contexts where someone is disregarding rules, signals, or even people. For example: he ignored the red light「彼は赤信号を無視した」(かれはあかしんごうをむしした). She ignored my advice「彼女は私のアドバイスを無視した」(かのじょはわたしのアドバイスをむしした). It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as ignoring a problem or issue. Note that '無視' is a noun but can function similarly to a verb when combined with suru (する), as in '無視する' (to ignore).
Radical
見
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
644
Handwriting
kanji
規Meaning
Standard, Regulation
Reading
onyomiきki
Parts
夫Man, Husband 見See
Example Word
新規: new. The Japanese adjectival noun '新規 (しんき)' means 'new' and is often used to describe something that is newly established, introduced, or started. It is commonly used in business contexts to refer to new customers, projects, or accounts. For example: We are looking for new customers「新規の顧客を探しています」(しんきのこきゃくをさがしています). This is a new project「これは新規のプロジェクトです」(これはしんきのぷろじぇくとです). The term emphasizes the freshness or novelty of the subject and is frequently used in formal or professional settings.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
1074
Handwriting
kanji
覧Meaning
Look, Perusal
Reading
onyomiらんran
Parts
臣Servant, Retainer
Example Word
展覧会: exhibition. The Japanese noun '展覧会 (てんらんかい)' refers to an 'exhibition' or a 'display' of items, often art, artifacts, or collections, for public viewing. It is commonly used in contexts related to art galleries, museums, or special events where works are showcased. For example: I went to an art exhibition「美術の展覧会に行きました」(びじゅつのてんらんかいにいきました). The exhibition was very interesting「その展覧会はとても面白かったです」(そのてんらんかいはとてもおもしろかったです). This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1129
Handwriting