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見る
miru
Description
「見る」は、目で何かを認識することです。
"見る" means to recognize something with the eyes.
テレビや映画を楽しむときや、人の様子を確かめるときにも使います。
It is also used when enjoying TV or movies, or checking on someone's condition.
Meanings
見るmiru
to see; to look at with the eyes
空を見ると、星がきれいでした。
When I looked at the sky, the stars were beautiful.
見るmiru
to watch (TV, a movie, a show)
毎晩テレビを見ます。
I watch TV every night.
見るmiru
to look after; to check or examine
少し子どもを見てください。
Please watch the child for a little while.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
見る is an ichidan verb; its stem 見 (mi) also appears in 見える and 見せる.
- Nuance
見る is general 'see/look'; 観る emphasizes watching entertainment attentively, 診る means medical examination.
In videos
“歩きスマホは歩きながらスマホを見ることですね。”
Images