視る

miru
verbBeginner
general

To see or look at something; to perceive with the eyes.

彼女は美しい絵を視た。

She looked at the beautiful painting.

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This is the most common meaning of 視る, often used in formal or written contexts.

formal

To examine or inspect something carefully.

医者は患者の傷を視た。

The doctor examined the patient's wound.

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In medical or professional contexts, 視る can imply a thorough examination.

Collocations

視ることができるcan see視る必要があるneed to see

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

視野phrase
field of vision
視覚phrase
vision

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

Use 視る in formal or written contexts, while 見る is more common in everyday speech.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 視る is correct, it can sound overly formal or stiff in casual conversation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the kanji 視, meaning 'to see' or 'to look at', combined with the verb ending -る.

📝Usage Notes

While 視る is a valid verb, it is less commonly used in everyday speech compared to 見る. It is often found in formal or written contexts, such as medical or technical writing.

Word Breakdown

to see
root
+
verb ending
suffix
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