“Observation” in Japanese
Short answer
Observation in Japanese is “観測” (kansoku). Full meaning: observation, survey, measurement; opinion, prediction, thinking.
Other ways to say “Observation” in Japanese
観察
kansatsu observation, survey, watching
観望
kanbou observation, watching (developments); looking out (into the distance)
観象
kanshou (meterological) observation
望観
boukan observation, looking out (into the distance)
視察
shisatsu inspection, observation
目視
mokushi seeing (with the naked eye), observation, visual inspection
注目
chuumoku notice, attention, observation
立会い
tachiai presence (e.g. of an observer), observation, observer, witness; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge, initial charge, face-off
発言
hatsugen statement, remark, observation, utterance, speech, proposal
見聞き
mikiki information, experience, observation, seeing and hearing
着眼
chakugan focusing on, paying attention to; observation, perception, taking notice of
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