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What is the Kanji for 'Consider' and 'Model'? | 鑑

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Consider' and 'Model', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Consider' and 'Model' is 鑑.

    kanji

    鑑

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    Reading

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    監Oversee 釒Gold (金)

    Example Word

    印鑑: seal. The Japanese noun '印鑑 (いんかん)' refers to a personal seal or stamp used in place of a signature in Japan. It is an essential tool for formal agreements, contracts, and official documents. The seal is typically made of wood, stone, or plastic and is engraved with the owner's name or initials. Example sentences: Please stamp your seal here「ここに印鑑を押してください」(ここにいんかんをおしてください). I lost my seal「印鑑をなくしました」(いんかんをなくしました). In Japan, having a registered seal (実印, じついん) is often required for significant legal transactions.

    Radical

    金

    Stroke Count

    23

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1562

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 鑑

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    監

    Meaning

    Oversee

    radical

    釒

    Meaning

    Gold

Words Using 鑑

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    鑑定

    Meaning

    Appraisal

    word

    印鑑

    Meaning

    Seal

Kanji Related to 鑑 Through the Part 監

These 3 kanji contain the part 監 as well.

    kanji

    濫

    Meaning

    Overflow, Excessive

    kanji

    艦

    Meaning

    Warship

    kanji

    藍

    Meaning

    Indigo

Kanji Related to 鑑 Through the Part 釒

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    釣

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    鍵

    Meaning

    Key

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    鐘

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    鍛

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    銅

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    針

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    錠

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    錯

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    錦

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    銃

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    鉱

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    鉛

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    鋳

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    鋼

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    鉢

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Learn the Kanji 鑑

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 鑑 mean?

鑑 means 'Consider' and 'Model'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.