Translation of Japanese word "見る" to English
見る
みる
[miru]
IPA: /mɪɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight. To witness or observe by personal experience.
How to use
見る (miru) — 'to see / look / watch'. Group 2 verb. みます (polite), みた (past). テレビを見る — Watch TV. 〜てみる — Try doing ~ (experiential).
🇬🇧 English
to see / watch
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 見る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みる
Romaji Transcription: miru
Example Sentences
私は映画を見に行く。
わたしは えいがを みに いく。
I'm going to see a movie.
彼はテレビを見ている。
かれは てれびを みている。
He is watching TV.
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Common phrases
- テレビを見る— to watch TV
- 〜てみる— to try doing ~ / give ~ a go
Frequency rank: #36 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "見る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "見る" means "to see / watch" in English.
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The word "見る" is read as "みる" (miru). 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: "Refers to the act of perceiving something with one's eyes.".
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