How to Write 観 (outlook, look, appearance, condition, view) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 18-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) character 観 (“outlook, look, appearance, condition, view”), indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. Practice 観 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 観る (みる (miru) — outlook), 観す (しめす (shimesu) — outlook).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (観)
Primary Radical (部首): 見 — みる (see)
Radical Position: Standalone / Integrated (部首)
Semantic Theme: Radical 見
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生) (JLPT N3). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 観 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る, しめ.す) when 観 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (18画): At 18 strokes, 観 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 見 (みる (see))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 18 strokes under radical 見.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 観
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 観 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 観 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 観 ("outlook, look, appearance, condition, view") is written with 18 strokes (18画) as a JLPT N3 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 4 (小学4年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 見 (みる (see)) radical. At 18 strokes, 観 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 見 (みる (see)) radical (Standalone / Integrated position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 18 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 観?
For 観 (JLPT N3), the Onyomi is カン and the Kunyomi is み.る, しめ.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (カン) when 観 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (み.る, しめ.す) when 観 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 観 includes 観る (みる (miru) — outlook), 観す (しめす (shimesu) — outlook).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 観 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 18 strokes of 観 (outlook, look, appearance, condition, view), 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 観 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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