見極める

みきわめる
Alternative writings: 見きわめる
Frequency:
1

To watch until the end; to observe something through to its conclusion.

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Examples

試合の流れを見極めるまで席を立たなかった。

I didn't leave my seat until I had watched the flow of the match through.

事件の真相を見極めるまで彼は黙っていた。

He stayed silent until he could see the truth of the matter.

2

To ascertain or determine something accurately; to get to the bottom of a matter; to judge decisively.

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Examples

値段と品質をよく見極めてから買うべきだ。

You should carefully judge price and quality before buying.

医者は患者の症状を見極めて治療法を決めた。

The doctor assessed the patient's symptoms and decided on a treatment.

投資家は市場の動向を見極めるのが難しいと話した。

The investor said it is difficult to ascertain market trends.

3

To know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of something; to discern the true nature.

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Examples

経営者は社員の能力を見極める必要がある。

A manager needs to thoroughly assess employees' abilities.

彼女は人の本質を見極める力がある。

She has the ability to see people's true nature.

Word Relationships

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Derivations
Masu-Form見極めます
Nai-Form見極めない
Ta-Form見極めた
Te-Form見極めて
Ba-Form見極めれば
Volitional Form見極めよう
Imperative Form見極めろ
Potential Form見極められる
Passive Form見極められる
Causative Form見極めさせる
Causative Passive Form見極めさせられる