Translation of Japanese word "見せる" to English
見せる
みせる
[miseru]
IPA: /miɾɯseɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something.
How to use
見せる (miseru) — 'to show'. Group 2. 見せてください — Please show me. パスポートを見せる — show a passport. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to show
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 見せる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みせる
Romaji Transcription: miseru
Example Sentences
彼は絵をみせる。
かれはえをみせる。
He shows a picture.
花をみせる。
はなをみせる。
Show the flower.
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Common phrases
- 見せてください— Please show me
- 彼は絵をみせる。— He shows a picture.
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Frequency rank: #308 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "見せる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "見せる" means "to show" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "見せる"?▼
The word "見せる" is read as "みせる" (miseru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "見せる"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は絵をみせる。".
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