観察
Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
Examples
3 of 5公園で鳥を観察しました。
I observed birds at the park.
警察は不審な動きを観察しています。
The police are observing suspicious movements.
彼の反応を観察してみよう。
Let's observe how he reacts.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a scientist looking through a 'lens' (Kan) at a 'statue' (Satsu) to see every tiny detail.
Quick Quiz
夏休みに虫を____しました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 観察
Examples
公園で鳥を観察しました。
everydayI observed birds at the park.
警察は不審な動きを観察しています。
formalThe police are observing suspicious movements.
彼の反応を観察してみよう。
informalLet's observe how he reacts.
植物の成長を観察し、記録する。
academicObserve and record the growth of plants.
市場の動向を注意深く観察する。
businessCarefully observe market trends.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
人間観察が趣味だ
My hobby is people-watching.
注意深く観察する
To observe carefully.
観察の目を向ける
To turn one's eye toward observation.
Often Confused With
Kanshi implies surveillance or monitoring for security/control, whereas Kansatsu is objective observation for learning.
Kengaku is a field trip or visiting a place to learn, while Kansatsu is the specific act of looking at details.
Usage Notes
Mainly used for scientific, objective, or systematic monitoring. It is a suru-verb, so it becomes 'kansatsu suru' when used as an action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the basic verb 'miru' (to see/watch) in scientific contexts where 'kansatsu' would be more appropriate for its precision.
Memory Tip
Visualize a scientist looking through a 'lens' (Kan) at a 'statue' (Satsu) to see every tiny detail.
Word Origin
Composed of 'Kan' (to view/look) and 'Satsu' (to inspect/guess/judge).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japanese elementary schools, 'Asagao' (morning glory) observation is a standard summer holiday assignment where children keep a diary of the plant's growth.
Quick Quiz
夏休みに虫を____しました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 観察
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