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to look, see

Are you wondering if you have seen this kanji before? If so, that’s no surprise! Let’s look at the

KEN/mi(ru) upper part of this kanji. It looks like an eye, doesn’t it? Let’s put legs underneath. This is

the verb miru, which means “look, see.” Other variations include miseru (to show)

and mieru (to be seen). If you combine this kanji with the kanji for “one,” you can make

ikken (apparently; a glance).

Radical: 見 Number of strokes: seven

gate

This kanji resembles two saloon doors that swing open when a cowboy comes in for a drink.
Well, there are no saloons in Japan, but I hope this helps you memorize this kanji. If you have
MON/kado seen a picture of a temple in Japan, then you may also be able to recognize the gate in this kanji.
If you combine this kanji with 山 (mountain), it becomes 山門 san’mon, which refers to the main
gate of a temple.

Radical: 門 Number of strokes: eight

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