眺
to look at, look afar
Kanji 1591
to look at, look afar
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Synopsis
Japan has countless views to rave about, and this essay teaches many ways of doing so. You’ll learn to refer to a view “of” a tower versus a view “from” that tower. You’ll also understand the meaning of 眺 versus 見, plus 眺め (view) versus 眺望 (view) versus 眼差し (look). Bonus: finding out about Japan’s first Western-style skyscraper (with the nation’s first electric elevator)!
Revision history:
June 30, 2021: p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Aug. 9, 2019: Originally published.
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