見 – See, Look, Watch, Visible (Ken / Miru Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 見.
Kanji 見 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
見 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 意見 (iken – opinion) and 見学 (kengaku – study by observation).
Used as a verb meaning "to see" or "to watch," such as テレビを見る (terebi o miru – to watch TV).
見 Stroke Order – How to Write 見
見 is written with 7 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the eye component (目) at the top, followed by the vertical and sweeping legs at the bottom.
Common Words Using 見 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 見, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 見
See 見 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
毎日テレビでニュースを見ます。
まいにち てれびで にゅーすを みます。
Mainichi terebi de nyuusu o mimasu.
I watch the news on TV every day.
窓から富士山が見えます。
まどから ふじさんが みえます。
Mado kara Fujisan ga miemasu.
Mt. Fuji can be seen from the window.
写真を見せてください。
しゃしんを みせて ください。
Shashin o misete kudasai.
Please show me the photograph.
その件についてあなたの意見を聞かせてください。
その けんに ついて あなたの いけんを きかせて ください。
Sono ken ni tsuite anata no iken o kikasete kudasai.
Please let me hear your opinion on that matter.
週末に工場を見学しました。
しゅうまつに こうじょうを けんがくしました。
Shuumatsu ni koujou o kengaku shimashita.
I toured a factory over the weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions About 見
What does the Kanji 見 mean?
見 means "see," "look," "watch," or "visible." It is a foundational JLPT N5 kanji used in daily verbs like 見る (miru, to see) and compounds like 意見 (iken, opinion).
What is the Onyomi reading of 見?
The Onyomi reading of 見 is ケン (ken), as in 意見 (iken, opinion) and 見学 (kengaku, study by observation).
What are the Kunyomi readings of 見?
The Kunyomi readings of 見 include みる (miru, to see/watch), みえる (mieru, to be visible), and みせる (miseru, to show).
How many strokes does 見 have?
見 is written with 7 strokes.
Is 見 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 見 is an essential JLPT N5 kanji learned in the first grade of Japanese elementary school.
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