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JLPT N123画 · 23 strokesradical 金freq #1391

specimen, take warning from, learn from

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かんが.みる
  • かがみ

Mnemonic

When you look at a shiny mirror (金) of specimens, you learn valuable lessons and take warnings from your reflections.

About this kanji

The kanji 鑑 (kan) primarily means 'specimen' and is often used in contexts that involve judgment or appreciation. It typically appears as a noun in compounds. For example, 鑑定 (かんてい, kantei) means 'judgment' and is used in contexts like art or antique appraisal. Another common compound is 印鑑 (いんかん, inkan), which refers to a 'stamp' or seal often used for signatures. You also find 鑑賞 (かんしょう, kanshō), meaning 'appreciation,' especially in relation to art or music. A usage note to keep in mind is that 鑑 can also imply learning from or taking warning from someone or something, enriching its meanings in various contexts.

Example sentences

  • この美術館には珍しい鑑がある。

    This museum has a rare antique mirror.

Meanings across languages

English
specimen, take warning from, learn from
Tiếng Việt
mẫu
日本語
한국어
감시
中文
id
contoh
th
ตัวอย่าง
es
ejemplo
fr
exemple
de
Beispiel
pt
exemplo

Common compounds

  • 鑑定かんていjudgement, judgment, expert opinion
  • 印鑑いんかんstamp, seal
  • 鑑賞かんしょうappreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
  • 図鑑ずかんpictorial book, picture book, illustrated reference book
  • 年鑑ねんかんyearbook, almanac, annual
  • 名鑑めいかんdirectory, list
  • 鑑識かんしきjudgement, judgment, discernment
  • 鑑別かんべつdiscrimination, judgement, judgment

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