How to Write 見 (see, hopes, chances, idea) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 7-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) character 見 (“see, hopes, chances, idea”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 見 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 見る (みる (miru) — to see / to watch), 見せる (みせる (miseru) — to show), 意見 (いけん (iken) — opinion).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (見)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生) (JLPT N5). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケン) when 見 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る, み.える, み.せる) when 見 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (7画): Written with 7 strokes, 見 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 見 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 7 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 見
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 見 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 見 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 見 ("see, hopes, chances, idea") is written with 7 strokes (7画) as a JLPT N5 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 1 (小学1年生)) intermediate multi-component Kanji (6–11 strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Written with 7 strokes, 見 is an intermediate multi-component character built around the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position). Establish the 見 component first in its quadrant so the remaining 5 strokes maintain balanced left-right or top-bottom proportions.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 見?
For 見 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi is ケン and the Kunyomi is み.る, み.える, み.せる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ケン) when 見 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る, み.える, み.せる) when 見 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 見 includes 見る (みる (miru) — to see / to watch), 見せる (みせる (miseru) — to show), 意見 (いけん (iken) — opinion).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 見 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 7 strokes of 見 (see, hopes, chances, idea), start with the 見 (みる (see)) in the Standalone / Integrated (部首) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 見 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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