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観
On'yomi
カン
KAN
Kun'yomi
み.る・しめ.す
miru / shimesu
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Strokes18
Frequency#476
Radical見see(7)
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Strokes18
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of phonetic and see. Looking well.
Symbolism
Sightseeing, observation, viewpoint. Represents looking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
拱手傍観
きょうしゅぼうかん
stand idly by and watch; stand idly by and watch
袖手傍観
しゅうしゅぼうかん
looking on with folded arms (with one's hands in one's sleeves); remaining a passive onlooker; looking on with folded arms (with one's hands in one's sleeves)
Proverbs & Idioms
観客席からは名将が多い
かんきゃくせきからはめいしょうがおおい
Many great generals sit in the stands
It's easy to criticize from the sidelines