This is the 10185th most frequent Japanese word.
鑑
"鑑" means "mirror," "example," or "reference."
The word '鑑' (kan) is used to express 'model' or 'example' as a symbolic representation of excellence.
彼は博学の鑑である。
He is a model of erudition.
Here, '鑑' is utilized metaphorically as 'mirror', signifying an item reflecting the characteristics of its time.
この作品は時代の鑑として評価されている。
This work is valued as a mirror of the era.
In this sentence, '鑑' contributes to the term '鑑賞' (kanshou), meaning 'appreciation,' specifically in artistic contexts.