Quick answer
見 is the kanji for "See". The most common reading is み.る (miru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
See
Also : Look at · Visible · Opinion · Hope
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
An eye (目) mounted on walking legs (八) — the eyes lead the feet forward, always looking ahead to see where to safely step next.
けん (ken) sounds like 'Ken' — Ken sees everything with his sharp eyes.
Example Sentences
窓から富士山が見えます。
まどからふじさんがみえます。
You can see Mt. Fuji from the window.
テレビで映画を見ます。
てれびでえいがをみます。
I watch movies on TV.
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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