Japanese symbol for “insight”
見通し
みとおし
Romaji: mitooshi
unobstructed view; perspective; visibility; vista
In Japanese, insight is 見通し, read みとおし (mitooshi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n unobstructed view; perspective; visibility; vista
- n forecast; outlook; prospect; prediction
- n insight; foresight
Written forms: 見通し、見透し、見とおし、見通. Readings: みとおし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “insight”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 洞察 | どうさつ dousatsu | discernment; insight |
| 読み | よみ yomi | reading (e.g. of a situation); insight; judgment |
| 眼鏡 | めがね megane | judgment; judgement; discrimination |
| 眼力 | がんりき ganriki | insight; power of observation |
| 眼 | まなこ manako | insight; perceptivity; power of observation |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる miru | to see; to look; to watch |
| 発見 | はっけん hakken | discovery; detection; finding |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 見える | みえる mieru | to be seen; to be visible; to be in sight |
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | outward appearance |
| 会見 | かいけん kaiken | interview; audience; meeting |
| 普通 | ふつう futsuu | normal; ordinary; regular |
| 通り | どおり doori | in accordance with; following |
See also: Chinese symbol for “insight”.
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