見: the kanji for see
見 is a JLPT N5 kanji that means see. Below are its readings, 13 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
見 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
見 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 13 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケン (ken)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 意見いけん · iken | opinion |
| 見学けんがく · kengaku | tour; observation visit |
| 発見はっけん · hakken | discovery |
| 会見かいけん · kaiken | press conference |
| 見当けんとう · kentō | guess; idea |
| 偏見へんけん · henken | prejudice |
みる (miru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 見るみる · miru | to see; to watch |
| 見本みほん · mihon | sample |
| 花見はなみ · hanami | cherry blossom viewing |
| 見積もりみつもり · mitsumori | estimate; quote |
| 見方みかた · mikata | point of view |
みえる (mieru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 見えるみえる · mieru | to be visible; can see |
みせる (miseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 見せるみせる · miseru | to show |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 皆さんのご意見を聞かせてください。Minasan no goiken o kikasete kudasai.Please let us hear everyone's opinions.
- 見積もりを送っていただけますか。Mitsumori o okutte itadakemasu ka.Could you send us a quote?
- 資料を見せてください。Shiryō o misete kudasai.Please show me the materials.
- 画面が見えますか。Gamen ga miemasu ka.Can you see the screen?
- 週末に花見をしました。Shūmatsu ni hanami o shimashita.We went cherry blossom viewing on the weekend.
- 新しい問題が見つかりました。Atarashii mondai ga mitsukarimashita.A new problem was found.
Questions about 見
How many strokes does 見 have?
見 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 見?
The on readings are ken (ケン). The kun readings are miru (みる), mieru (みえる), miseru (みせる).
What does 見積もり mean?
見積もり (mitsumori) is a price estimate or quote. In business, you often ask for one before you place an order.
What JLPT level is 見?
N5. 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 N5 is designed to match the former Level 4.
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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 見
- 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.