Used as a suffix or in compounds to express a particular perspective, stance, or way of looking at something, such as life, the world, or a specific issue. Often appears in words like 人生観 (view of life) or 世界観 (worldview).
His outlook on life is very optimistic.
This novel depicts a unique worldview.
opinion; view; comment · scolding; reprimand; warning
interview; press conference; meeting
opinion; view; point of view
observation tour; field trip; inspection · sitting out; observing instead of participating
must-see; not to be missed
outward appearance; looks
prejudice; bias; distorted view
see; look at
estimate; guess; conjecture · direction; bearings · registration mark (printing) · approximately; about; around
sightseeing; viewing; watching · spectator; sightseer; onlooker
audience seating (noh theater) · audience (esp. in noh)
knowledge; insight; expertise
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
guardian; legal guardian
opinion; view; findings
insight; discernment; well-informed opinion · self-respect; pride; sense of dignity
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint · field inspection; on-site inspection
foresight; anticipation; foreseeing
guardianship; guardian · theatrical assistant; prompter
exposure; discovery; coming to light
your views; your opinion · excellent idea; great idea
personal opinion; one's own view
official audience; interview; reception · meeting with a lawyer (in detention)
audience (with a superior); formal meeting (with nobility)
knowledge gained through seeing and hearing; information; experience
seeing; meeting (archaic)
shallow view; superficial idea · my humble opinion; one's view
political views; political opinion
The kanji 見 means 'see' or 'look'. As a suffix, it extends to mean 'view' or 'outlook', likely derived from the idea of how one sees or perceives something.