Japanese symbol for “overlook”
見下ろす
みおろす
Romaji: miorosu
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on
In Japanese, overlook is 見下ろす, read みおろす (miorosu).
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
- v5s, vt to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on
- v5s, vt to despise; to look down on
Written forms: 見下ろす、見おろす. Readings: みおろす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “overlook”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見落とす | みおとす miotosu | to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing) |
| 臨む | のぞむ nozomu | to look out on; to overlook; to front onto |
| 見逃す | みのがす minogasu | to miss; to overlook; to fail to notice |
| 見過ごす | みすごす misugosu | to let go by; to let pass; to overlook |
| 望む | のぞむ nozomu | to see; to command (a view of); to overlook |
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 |
| 以下 | いか ika | not exceeding ...; not more than ...; ... and under |
| 地下 | ちか chika | underground; below the ground |
See also: Chinese symbol for “overlook”.
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