見る

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To see, watch, try, or look after something, and by extension to view performances or to attempt an action.

Examples

  • 彼女は映画を見るのが好きだ。
    She watches movies.
  • テレビでニュースを見ている。
    I am watching the news on TV.
  • 自転車で坂を見てみた。
    I tried riding the bike up the hill.
  • 新しい料理を見てみよう。
    Let's try the new dish.
  • 子供を見ている間に電話が鳴った。
    The phone rang while I was watching the child.

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目に入れる
監視する
チェックする
試す
眺める
やってみる
見る
視聴する
鑑賞する
見張る

Meanings

See, look at, watch

verb
everyday
neutral
To direct one's eyes toward something in order to perceive it.

Examples

  • 彼は遠くの山を見る
    He looks at the distant mountain.
  • 子供たちは星を見ている。
    The children are watching the stars.
  • 私は窓から外の景色を見た
    I saw the scenery outside the window.
  • 先生は黒板を見て説明した。
    The teacher looked at the board while explaining.
  • 彼女は映画を見るのが好きだ。
    She watches movies.

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Try, attempt

verb
everyday
neutral
To attempt something in order to see the result.

Examples

  • 新しい料理を見てみよう。
    Let's try the new dish.
  • 彼はその方法を見てみた。
    He tried that method.
  • 問題を見て解決できるかどうか。
    Can you try to solve the problem?
  • 自転車で坂を見てみた。
    I tried riding the bike up the hill.
  • このゲームを見てみませんか?
    Would you like to try this game?

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Look after, watch over

verb
everyday
neutral
To keep an eye on someone or something for their safety.

Examples

  • 子供を見ている間に電話が鳴った。
    The phone rang while I was watching the child.
  • 警備員が入口を見ている。
    The guard is looking after the entrance.
  • 彼は高齢の母親を見ている。
    He is looking after his elderly mother.
  • 犬を見ていると時間が過ぎる。
    Time passes while watching the dog.
  • 彼女は店の様子を見ている。
    She is monitoring the shop.

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Watch a performance, TV, movie

verb
media
neutral
To watch a recorded or live visual presentation such as a film, TV program, or concert.

Examples

  • 映画館で映画を見る
    I watch a movie at the cinema.
  • テレビでニュースを見ている。
    I am watching the news on TV.
  • コンサートを見るのは初めてだ。
    It's my first time watching a concert.
  • 彼はスポーツの試合を見た
    He watched the sports match.
  • ライブ配信を見て楽しんだ。
    I enjoyed watching the live stream.

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Etymology

From Old Japanese miru, derived from the verb mi ‘to see’.

FAQ

What does 見る mean?

It means “to see, look at, or watch” in Japanese.

How do you say ‘I see’ in Japanese?

You say 見ます (mimasu) for the polite form, or 見る (miru) in the plain form.

When should I use 見る instead of 観る?

見る is the general verb for seeing or watching, while 観る is used for watching performances or movies.

Can 見る be used to mean ‘to try’?

Yes, in the pattern 見てみる it means ‘to try’ or ‘to see what happens’.

What is the past form of 見る?

The past form is 見た (mita).

Is there a polite form of 見る?

The polite present form is 見ます (mimasu).

What is the difference between 見る and 見える?

見る is an active verb meaning ‘to look’, whereas 見える describes something that becomes visible without an active effort.

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