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What is the Kanji for 'Stare' and 'Look out over'? | 眺

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Stare' and 'Look out over', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Stare' and 'Look out over' is 眺.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    Reading

    kunyomiなが

    naga

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Eye Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    眺め: view. The Japanese noun '眺め (ながめ)' refers to a 'view' or 'scene'. It is used to describe what one sees when looking at something, often from a distance or a specific vantage point. This word can be used for natural landscapes, cityscapes, or even abstract views. For example: the view from the mountain is beautiful「山からの眺めは美しい」(やまからのながめはうつくしい). I enjoy the view of the ocean「海の眺めを楽しむ」(うみのながめをたのしむ). The word can also imply a sense of contemplation or appreciation of the scene.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    631

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eye

    kanji

    Meaning

    Omen, Trillion

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

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These 23 kanji contain the part 目 as well.

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    Arrive, Wear

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    Shield

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    Meaning

    Watch

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    Eyeball

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    Meaning

    Sleep, Sleepy

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    Meaning

    Blink, Flash

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    Meaning

    Sleep, Drowsy

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    Meaning

    Clear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friendly

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 兆 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Challenge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

Learn the Kanji

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What does 眺 mean?

眺 means 'Stare' and 'Look out over'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior 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.