が見られる says that something can be seen somewhere, or is found or
observed there. The thing seen takes , and the place takes , or . Nobody in particular does the seeing.
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You can see rare birds in this park.
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In summer you can see fireflies here.
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There are signs of recovery in the economy.
Sights you get the chance to see
With a sight – a bird, a festival, a view, a film – 見られる is the potential
of : the chance to see it is there. In casual speech this sense is
often .
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You can watch old films at this cinema.
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You can't see the autumn leaves yet this year.
Trends and findings
In reports, the news and academic writing, がみられる states what has been
found: a trend, a change, a difference, an improvement. Here it is "is
observed", not "can see", it is often written in kana, and it never becomes
見れる.
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A new trend is being observed among young people.
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The patient has shown no improvement yet.
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A large difference was found between the two countries.
見られる or 見える
is for what is in sight anyway, without trying: a mountain from the
window. 見られる is for what you get to see because the chance is there.
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I can see the mountains from the window.
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At this time of year you can see the cherry blossoms.