見える

(2 entries)
みえる
Alternative writings: 視える
JLPT:N4
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1To be visible or in sight; able to be seen with the eyes.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

ここからは富士山がよく見える。

You can see Mt. Fuji clearly from here.

霧が濃くて、前がほとんど見えない。

The fog is thick, and you can barely see ahead.

眼鏡をかけると、字がはっきり見える。

When I put on my glasses, the letters look clear.

2To look, seem, or appear a certain way based on outward impression.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は年齢より若く見える。

She looks younger than her age.

その計画は無謀に見えるが、実は綿密に練られている。

That plan looks reckless, but it's actually carefully thought out.

彼はいつも自信ありげに見える。

He always seems confident.

3An honorific way of saying "to come," often used as お見えになる.

Group 2 VerbIntransitive VerbHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

まもなくお客様がお見えになります。

The guest will be arriving shortly.

社長は午後三時に見える予定です。

The president is expected to arrive at 3 p.m.