垣間見る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 垣間見る
1
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
Examples
私は彼の性格の悪い面を垣間見た。
I had a glimpse into the negative side of his character.
Kanji in this Word
垣
9 strokes
Frequency: 1539
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
hedge
fence
wall
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がい
間
12 strokes
Frequency: 33
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
interval
space
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あいだ
ま
あい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
は
はざ
はし
見
7 strokes
Frequency: 22
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
see
hopes
chances
idea
opinion
look at
visible
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
み.える
み.せる
📝
Build your Vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!