Kanji 視: inspection, regard as, see, look at
Key takeaways
Kanji 視: inspection, regard as, see, look at. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 視
inspection, regard as, see, look at
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines the radical for a ritual altar or showing (礻) with the verb to see (見). It represents looking closely at offerings placed on an altar or inspecting something carefully. You can find this character in words like vision (視線) or eyesight (視力).
