Japanese Word of the Day
見る
MI-ru • verb (る-verb) — 18th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to see; to look; to watch; to check
Examples
- 明日、映画を見に行く。
(I'm going to see a movie tomorrow.) - ちょっとここを見てください。
(Please take a look here for a moment.) - 彼の反応を見るのが楽しみだ。
(I'm looking forward to seeing his reaction.)
Synonyms
- 観る
- 眺める
見る is a very common, versatile verb used for physically seeing, watching (TV, movies), checking something, or observing. It's a る-verb (polite form: 見ます). For watching performances or films people sometimes use the kanji 観る; 眺める implies a longer, more contemplative gaze. 見る appears in many compound phrases (e.g., 見せる, 見つける, 見える) so learning it is essential.
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