Japanese dictionary
How to say "see" in Japanese
見るみる · miru
To "see" in Japanese is 見る (miru). To see a person is 会う (au). "I see" meaning I understand is わかりました or なるほど.
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Ways to say "see" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 見るみる · miru | To see; to look; to watch. |
| 見えるみえる · mieru | To be able to see; to be visible. |
| 会うあう · au | To see (a person); to meet. |
| わかるわかる · wakaru | To see; to understand. |
How to use it
"I can see Mt. Fuji" uses 見える: 富士山が見えます.
"See you" is またね or また会いましょう.
Example sentences
- 昨日、映画を見ました。Kinō, eiga o mimashita.I saw a movie yesterday.
- ここから東京タワーが見えます。Koko kara Tōkyō tawā ga miemasu.You can see Tokyo Tower from here.
- 週末に友だちに会います。Shūmatsu ni tomodachi ni aimasu.I'm seeing a friend this weekend.
- なるほど、わかりました。Naruhodo, wakarimashita.I see, I understand.
- ちょっと見せてください。Chotto misete kudasai.Let me see.
- 様子を見ましょう。Yōsu o mimashō.Let's wait and see.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between 見る and 見える?
見る (miru) is looking on purpose. 見える (mieru) is being able to see, as in 海が見えます (you can see the sea).
How do you say "let's wait and see" in Japanese?
Say 様子を見ましょう (yōsu o mimashō).
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