Japanese dictionary
How to say "watch" in Japanese
見るみる · miru
To "watch" in Japanese is 見る (miru). A wristwatch is 腕時計 (udedokei). "Watch out" is 気をつけて (ki o tsukete).
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Ways to say "watch" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 見るみる · miru | To watch. |
| 腕時計うでどけい · udedokei | Watch (on your wrist). |
| 気をつけるきをつける · ki o tsukeru | To watch out; to be careful. |
How to use it
"Watch TV" is テレビを見る.
A smartwatch is スマートウォッチ.
Example sentences
- 週末に映画を見ました。Shūmatsu ni eiga o mimashita.I watched a movie on the weekend.
- 新しい腕時計を買いました。Atarashii udedokei o kaimashita.I bought a new watch.
- 足元に気をつけてください。Ashimoto ni ki o tsukete kudasai.Please watch your step.
- 子どもを見ていてもらえますか。Kodomo o mite ite moraemasu ka.Could you watch the kids for me?
- サッカーの試合を見ています。Sakkā no shiai o mite imasu.I'm watching a soccer game.
- 車に気をつけて。Kuruma ni ki o tsukete.Watch out for cars.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "watch out" in Japanese?
Say 気をつけて (ki o tsukete), or 危ない (abunai) in an emergency.
How do you say "watch the kids" in Japanese?
Say 子どもを見ている (kodomo o mite iru).
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