鑑賞
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Noun meaning the act of appreciating or enjoying something, often art, music, or performances. It can be used as a standalone noun or combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『鑑賞する』 (kanshō suru, 'to appreciate'). Example: 『絵画の鑑賞』 (kaiga no kanshō, 'appreciation of paintings').
Theme
User and their coworker Ken are discussing hobbies and interests during a lunch break, focusing on art appreciation.
鑑賞
かんしょう
appreciation
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
To remember 『鑑賞』 (kanshō, 'appreciation'), think of 'can show' — you can show your appreciation by watching art or performances. 'Can show' → 鑑賞 (kanshō, 'appreciation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『鑑賞』 (kanshō, 'appreciation') is commonly used in contexts like art galleries, museums, concerts, and theater. For example, people might say 『美術を鑑賞する』 (bijutsu o kanshō suru, 'to appreciate art') or 『映画鑑賞』 (eiga kanshō, 'movie appreciation'). It reflects a cultural emphasis on thoughtful observation and enjoyment of artistic works.
Forms
Base: 鑑賞Noun meaning the act of appreciating or enjoying something, often art, music, or performances. It can be used as a standalone noun or combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『鑑賞する』 (kanshō suru, 'to appreciate'). Example: 『絵画の鑑賞』 (kaiga no kanshō, 'appreciation of paintings').