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観
観 (readings: かん, み; Japanese kanji) means “observe / view”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 観光 (sightseeing).
What does 観 mean?
| Kanji | 観 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | observe / view |
| Readings | かん, み |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 観
観 is read かん or み depending on the word.
Example words with 観
| Example | 観光 (sightseeing) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14