がみられる | Grammar

Structure

[noun] + がみられる

[noun] + が見られる
[noun] + がみられた (past)
[noun] + がみられない (negative)

Note: [noun] is typically a phenomenon, trend, change, or observable thing (not a person).

Description

The pattern がみられる (が見られる) is used to express that something can be seen, can be observed, or is evident. It combines the subject marker が with みられる (見られる), which is the potential form of みる見る (to see). Rather than describing someone actively watching something, this pattern typically describes something that presents itself to be observed – a phenomenon, trend, change, or characteristic that is noticeable.

Observable phenomena and sights

This is used to describe things in nature, at locations, or during certain seasons that one has the chance to see.

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Rare birds can be seen in this park.

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Beautiful stars can be seen at night.

Trends, tendencies, and changes

In more formal or written contexts, がみられる is used to describe trends, tendencies, symptoms, or changes that are evident or observable. This usage is very common in academic writing, news, and reports.

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A new trend can be observed among young people recently.

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Improvement can be seen in the patient.

Nuance

Compared to をみる見ることができる, which focuses on one's ability to see something, がみられる emphasizes that the thing itself is available or present to be observed. It often carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone.

The negative form is がみられない (cannot be seen / is not observed):

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The autumn leaves cannot be seen yet this year.

Examples

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Beautiful cherry blossoms can be seen in this area.

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In summer, fireflies can be seen here.

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Interesting results were observed in the recent survey.

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I'm happy that I can see the children's growth.

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Old movies can be seen at this movie theater.

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Signs of recovery can be seen in the economy.

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If the weather is good, Mt. Fuji can be seen from the top of the mountain.

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No improvement can be seen in the patient yet.

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A unique culture can be observed in this region.

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An increase in population can be observed in urban areas.

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In autumn, autumn leaves can be seen in the park.

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A significant difference was observed between the two countries.

References

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