Japanese Kanji

kan

outlook · look · appearance

Extended kanji · 24 strokes

Readings

  • ONカンkan
  • KUNみ.るmi
  • KUNしめ.すshime

Meaning

Outlook, look, appearance, condition, view.

Stroke order for 觀

觀 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 24 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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