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傍観 (ぼうかん) — looking on · Nihongo Circle

傍観

ぼうかん

nountransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1looking on
2standing by and watching
3sitting back and watching

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Kanji in this word

傍Bystander, Side, Besides12 strokes 観Outlook, Look, Appearance18 strokes

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