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On'yomi
ラン
RAN
Kun'yomi
み.る
miru

perusal · see

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Strokes17
Frequency#1510
Radicalsee(7)

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Strokes17

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'see' (見) with 'watch' (監), meaning to look over widely or view. Used in 'exhibition' (展覧会).

Symbolism

Symbolizes viewing, appreciation, and broad perspective. Represents acts of seeing and understanding information or art, and the ability to grasp the whole.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Straining one's eyes

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

博覧強記

はくらんきょうき

encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory; encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory

博覧多識

はくらんたしき

erudition and extensive knowledge; widely read and well-informed; erudition and extensive knowledge