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観

観 — outlook, look, appearance

Learn the correct stroke order for 観 (outlook), a 18-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 418 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)み.るmiru、しめ.すshimesu
Strokes18
Radical見
Frequency#476
Meaningsoutlook, look, appearance, condition, view

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

外観がいかんoutward appearance; exterior appearance; outward shownoun
楽観らっかんoptimism; taking an optimistic viewnoun
観客かんきゃくspectator; audiencenoun
観劇かんげきtheatre-going; theater-goingnoun
観光かんこうsightseeing; tourismnoun
観察かんさつobservation; survey; watchingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 観 (outlook) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 18 strokes with radical 見.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 観 is #476, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

外観がいかん — outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show
楽観らっかん — optimism; taking an optimistic view
観客かんきゃく — spectator; audience

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (見)

見see規standard視inspection覚memorize親parent覧perusal

Same reading

関connection官bureaucrat感emotion完perfect慣accustomed寒cold

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 観 have?

The kanji 観 (outlook) has 18 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 観?

観 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 観 mean?

観 means: outlook, look, appearance, condition, view. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: み.る, しめ.す.

What JLPT level is 観?

観 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.