観: the kanji for view; watch
観 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means view; watch. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
観 is written in 18 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
観 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 観光かんこう · kankō | sightseeing |
| 観察かんさつ · kansatsu | observation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 京都は人気の観光地です。Kyōto wa ninki no kankōchi desu.Kyoto is a popular tourist spot.
- 理科の授業で植物を観察した。Rika no jugyō de shokubutsu o kansatsu shita.We observed plants in science class.
- 家族で沖縄に観光に行った。Kazoku de Okinawa ni kankō ni itta.We went sightseeing in Okinawa with the family.
- 星の動きを毎晩観察している。Hoshi no ugoki o maiban kansatsu shite iru.I observe the movement of the stars every night.
- この町は観光で有名です。Kono machi wa kankō de yūmei desu.This town is famous for sightseeing.
Questions about 観
How many strokes does 観 have?
観 is written in 18 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 観?
The on readings are kan (カン). 観 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 観?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 観
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.