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鑑賞
kanshou
Description
「鑑賞」は、絵や音楽、映画などの芸術を見たり聞いたりして楽しむことです。
"鑑賞" means enjoying arts such as paintings, music, or movies by watching or listening to them.
ただ見るだけでなく、その良さを味わうときに使います。
It is used when you not only look but also appreciate their value.
Meanings
鑑賞kanshou
appreciation or enjoyment of art, music, film, etc.
週末に映画鑑賞を楽しみました。
I enjoyed watching movies on the weekend.
鑑賞するkanshou suru
to appreciate or enjoy art or nature
美術館で絵を鑑賞するのが好きです。
I like appreciating paintings at the art museum.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
鑑 (to look at closely) + 賞 (to appreciate).
- Nuance
鑑賞 is for art and culture; 観賞 (same reading) is for enjoying scenery, plants, and fish.
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