鑑

かがみ

Also written 鑒

Meanings

1. Noun model; pattern; paragon; exemplar

Kanji

• 鑑 appraise. Read as かがみ.

Words containing 鑑

• 手鑑 (てかがみ) collection of handwriting (usu. old)
• 武士の鑑 (ぶしのかがみ) paragon of knighthood
• 判鑑 (はんかがみ) sample of a seal (submitted in advance to verify authenticity; Edo period)

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