- to be seen; to be in sight
- to look; to seem; to appear
- to comehonorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to be seen; to be in sight
- to look; to seem; to appear
- to come
This usage of 見える refers to something that can be seen with the eyes.
This usage of 見える is about how something appears or seems to be.
This usage of 見える expresses the action of coming into view or appearing.
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In 2000 Japan's health care system was the best in the world, but since clinical internship was introduced in 2003 it has clearly deteriorated.
You're having so much fun doing what you are that you can't see what's going on around you.
He has come to look like a sly-as-a-fox Premier who uses his position's powers to the fullest extent, to his own advantage.
You couldn't tell it by looking, but she has the legendary tale of having eaten two whole cakes when a child.
"Ryu, I can't seeee!" "Naturally, that's because I'm covering your eyes."
A-ha-ha ... sorry. I forgot my contacts, Unless I'm right here I can't see it.
This, appearing at first glance to be perfectly obvious, is actually very difficult.
Of those on the loud side, some people say they look like they're briskly working, while others say that they're just noisy.
It's still impossible with the naked eye. With binoculars you might be able to glimpse it....