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.
🇬🇧 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
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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.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to show something to others.".
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