See meanings in Japanese

見る (みる, miru), 会う (あう, au), 理解する (りかいする, rikai suru), 確認する (かくにんする, kakunin suru), 経験する (けいけんする, keiken suru), 考える (かんがえる, kangaeru)

See meanings in Japanese

見る (みる, miru)

Example:

I see you.

あなたが見えます。

Can you see the stars?

星が見えますか？

Usage: informalContext: Everyday situations where visual perception is involved.

Note: This is the most common meaning. It refers to the act of perceiving something with your eyes.

会う (あう, au)

Example:

I will see you tomorrow.

明日、あなたに会います。

Let's see each other soon.

すぐに会いましょう。

Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to meeting someone in person.

Note: This meaning emphasizes the encounter with a person rather than just visual perception.

理解する (りかいする, rikai suru)

Example:

I see what you mean.

あなたの言いたいことが分かります。

Do you see my point?

私の言いたいことが分かりますか？

Usage: informalContext: Used to express understanding or realization.

Note: This meaning conveys comprehension rather than literal sight.

確認する (かくにんする, kakunin suru)

Example:

I will see if the report is ready.

レポートが準備できているか確認します。

Let me see what I can do.

私ができることを確認してみます。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when checking or verifying information.

Note: This usage highlights the action of checking rather than just looking.

経験する (けいけんする, keiken suru)

Example:

You will see many interesting places in Japan.

日本では多くの興味深い場所を経験するでしょう。

Once you see it, you'll understand.

一度経験すれば、理解できるでしょう。

Usage: informalContext: Used to denote experiencing something firsthand.

Note: This meaning expands the concept of 'seeing' to include experiencing or witnessing events.

考える (かんがえる, kangaeru)

Example:

Let me see about that.

それについて考えてみます。

I need to see if it's possible.

それが可能か考える必要があります。

Usage: informalContext: Used when considering options or making decisions.

Note: In this context, 'see' refers to the thought process rather than physical sight.

See's synonyms

Watch

To observe or look at something attentively.

Example: I like to watch movies on weekends.

Note: While 'see' generally refers to the act of perceiving with the eyes, 'watch' implies a more focused and deliberate observation.

Observe

To watch carefully and attentively.

Example: Scientists observe the behavior of animals in their natural habitat.

Note: Similar to 'watch,' 'observe' suggests a more intentional and detailed examination of something.

Behold

To see or observe something impressive or remarkable.

Example: Behold the beauty of the sunset!

Note: While 'see' is a general term for perceiving with the eyes, 'behold' often conveys a sense of wonder or amazement.

View

To look at something from a particular perspective or vantage point.

Example: We climbed to the top of the hill to get a better view of the city.

Note: Unlike 'see,' 'view' emphasizes the act of looking at something from a specific angle or position.

See expressions, common phrases

See eye to eye

To agree or have the same opinion as someone else.

Example: They finally saw eye to eye on the project's direction.

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See the light

To understand or gain insight into something previously unclear.

Example: After the explanation, he finally saw the light and understood the concept.

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Wait and see

To postpone judgment or decision until a later time.

Example: I'm not sure how it will turn out, so I'll just have to wait and see.

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See the big picture

To consider the overall perspective or full context of a situation.

Example: It's important to see the big picture before making a decision.

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See red

To become extremely angry or enraged.

Example: Whenever someone insults him, he sees red and loses his temper.

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See the forest for the trees

To be unable to see the overall situation clearly because of a focus on small details.

Example: She gets so caught up in details that she often can't see the forest for the trees.

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See the writing on the wall

To realize or anticipate something negative is going to happen.

Example: After the company's recent losses, it's clear that layoffs are coming; we can see the writing on the wall.

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See everyday (slang) expressions

See ya

Casual way to say goodbye, short for 'see you.'

Example: I'll see ya later!

Note: Informal and used between friends or acquaintances.

See what's up

Inquire about someone's well-being or current situation.

Example: Hey, just checking in to see what's up with you.

Note: More casual and colloquial than 'How are you?'

See the sights

Tourist phrase meaning to visit or explore various attractions or places.

Example: When you visit Paris, make sure to see all the sights like the Eiffel Tower.

Note: Emphasizes experiencing or witnessing specific places or landmarks.

See for yourself

Encouraging someone to personally verify or witness something.

Example: Don't believe me? Go and see for yourself.

Note: Stresses the importance of firsthand observation.

See things differently

To have a new perspective or outlook on something.

Example: After traveling, I started to see things differently and appreciate other cultures.

Note: Implies a shift in perception or understanding.

See to it

Take responsibility for ensuring that something is done.

Example: I'll see to it that the project is completed on time.

Note: Conveys a sense of personal commitment or duty.

See through someone

To recognize when someone is being deceitful or insincere.

Example: I can see through his lies; he's not being honest.

Note: Implies detecting falsehoods or seeing beyond surface appearances.

See - Examples

I see a beautiful sunset.

Can you see the bird in the tree?

She saw her reflection in the mirror.

We will see each other tomorrow.

See grammar

See - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: see

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): saw

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): seen

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): seeing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sees

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): see

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): see

Syllabification and Stress

See Contains 1 syllables: see

Phonetic transcription: ˈsē

see , ˈsē (The red syllable is stressed)

See - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

See: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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