鑑: the kanji for model; appraise
鑑 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means model; appraise. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
鑑 is written in 23 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
鑑 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 図鑑ずかん · zukan | illustrated reference book |
| 鑑賞かんしょう · kanshō | appreciation (of art) |
| 鑑定かんてい · kantei | appraisal |
かんがみる (kangamiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 鑑みるかんがみる · kangamiru | to take into account |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 子どもは虫の図鑑が大好きだ。Kodomo wa mushi no zukan ga daisuki da.Children love illustrated insect books.
- 休日は映画鑑賞を楽しんでいる。Kyūjitsu wa eiga kanshō o tanoshinde iru.On days off I enjoy watching films.
- 古い皿を専門家に鑑定してもらった。Furui sara o senmonka ni kantei shite moratta.I had an expert appraise an old plate.
- 状況に鑑みて、会は中止となった。Jōkyō ni kangamite, kai wa chūshi to natta.In light of the situation, the event was canceled.
- 美術館で絵画を鑑賞した。Bijutsukan de kaiga o kanshō shita.I appreciated paintings at the art museum.
Questions about 鑑
How many strokes does 鑑 have?
鑑 is written in 23 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 鑑?
The on readings are kan (カン). The kun readings are kangamiru (かんがみる).
What JLPT level is 鑑?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 鑑
- 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.