見ない
minaiTo not see or look at something; to avoid seeing.
彼女はテレビを見ない。
She doesn't watch TV.
彼は私の目を見ないで話した。
He spoke without looking at me.
This form is the negative of the verb 見る (miru), meaning 'to see.' It is commonly used to express that someone is not looking at something or deliberately avoiding seeing something.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This form is often used to express that someone is ignoring something or someone, such as '彼は私のメッセージを見なかった' (He didn't see my message), which can imply that he ignored it.
⚡Gold Rule
Negative Form
Remember that 見ない is the negative form of 見る (miru), meaning 'to see.' It is used to express that someone is not looking at something or is deliberately avoiding seeing something.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the negative form of the verb 見る (miru), meaning 'to see.'
📝Usage Notes
This form is commonly used in everyday conversation to express that someone is not looking at something or is deliberately avoiding seeing something. It can also be used to describe a situation where something is not visible or not noticed.