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見

見·see, look

On-yomi
ケン
Kun-yomi
み.るみ.せる

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

7 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
見るみるto see, to watch
見せるみせるto show
見つけるみつけるto find
花見はなみflower viewing

Example sentences

  1. 毎晩テレビを見ます。

    まいばんてれびをみます。

    I watch TV every night.

  2. その写真を見せてください。

    そのしゃしんをみせてください。

    Please show me that photo.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Mixing up 見 and 貝 when writing

Memory aid

Picture it

An eye 目 on two legs 儿: it walks around and looks at things.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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