Meaning

Primary

Look On

Alternatives

Sit By And Watch, Spectate

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Nearby there is a beautiful view. Look on as the sun sets and the sky changes color. You would give up anything to be able to spectate this kind of thing all the time.

Reading

ぼうかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

私はイジメをただ傍観していました。

I only looked on at the bullying.

Kanji Composition