Japanese

かんしょう
Meaning: appreciation (of art, music, etc.); viewing; viewing enjoyment
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鑑
賞

Example sentences

I slowly appreciated paintings at the art museum on the weekend.
美術館で有名な絵画を鑑賞するのが趣味です。
My hobby is appreciating famous paintings at the art museum.
美術館で聖母マリアの絵画を鑑賞した。
I viewed a painting of the Virgin Mary at the art museum.
週末に美術館へ行って、現代アートを鑑賞した。
I went to the art museum over the weekend and enjoyed some contemporary art.
美術館で世界的な名画を鑑賞した。
I viewed world-famous masterpieces at the art gallery.
国立劇場で歌舞伎を鑑賞した。
I watched Kabuki at the National Theatre.
ニューヨーク近代美術館で現代アートを鑑賞する
I appreciate modern art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Usage Notes

Used for aesthetic appreciation of art, music, films, etc. Distinguish from 観賞 (viewing beautiful things like flowers).

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