Kanji 看: watch over, see
Key takeaways
Kanji 看: watch over, see. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 看
watch over, see
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts a hand (手) placed over the eyes (目) to shade them while looking intently into the distance. It represents the act of watching over or taking care of someone, as seen in words like nursing (看護) or caregiving (看病).
