見 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

見

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

み.る、み.える、み.せる

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

ケン

Meaning

Stroke Count

7 strokes

Related Vocabulary

見る To see / To watch 見える to be visible, to appear, to seem

📝 How to Remember

「見」has 7 strokes. Break it into smaller visual components — most complex kanji are combinations of simpler parts you already know.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「見」has both On-yomi (ケン) and Kun-yomi (み.る、み.える、み.せる). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「見」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you read the kanji 「見」?+

On-yomi: ケン. Kun-yomi: み.る、み.える、み.せる.

What does 「見」mean in Japanese?+

「見」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「見」have?+

「見」is written with 7 strokes.

Is 「見」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「見」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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