What does the kanji 観 mean?

The kanji 観 means "outlook, appearance, condition". It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 観?

Write 観 ("outlook") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 観?

観 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) かん, kunyomi (native Japanese) み（る）.

MichiKanji

観“outlook” Kanji

JLPT N3

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

outlook, appearance, condition

Onyomi (音読み)

かん

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

み（る）

Japanese reading

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観 — "outlook" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N3)