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垣間見る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 垣間見る

かいま見る
いまみ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #9628
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

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
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
あい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はざ
はし
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
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