傍観
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 傍観
1
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
Examples
世間はいつまでこれらの暴虐を傍観し続けるのか。
How long can the world stand by and watch these atrocities?
Kanji in this Word
傍
12 strokes
Frequency: 1660
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
bystander
side
besides
while
nearby
third person
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたわ.ら
わき
おか-
はた
そば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
び
観
18 strokes
Frequency: 476
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
outlook
look
appearance
condition
view
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
しめ.す
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