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見
見 (readings: けん, み; Japanese kanji) means “see / look”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 見る (to see).
What does 見 mean?
| Kanji | 見 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | see / look |
| Readings | けん, み |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 見
見 is read けん or み depending on the word.
Example words with 見
| Example | 見る (to see) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14