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看
看 (readings: かん; Japanese kanji) means “to care for / to watch”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 看護 (nursing).
What does 看 mean?
| Kanji | 看 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to care for / to watch |
| Readings | かん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 看
看 is read かん depending on the word.
Example words with 看
| Example | 看護 (nursing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14