観る

miru

to watch

映画を観る

To watch a movie

general

To watch or view something, typically with attention or interest.

テレビを観る

To watch TV

試合を観る

To watch a game

This verb is commonly used for watching movies, TV shows, sports, or other visual content. It can also mean to observe or witness something.

Collocations

映画を観るto watch a movieテレビを観るto watch TV試合を観るto watch a game

Synonyms

見る視る観賞する

Antonyms

無視する見ない

Related Phrases

観光するphrase

to sightsee

観察するphrase

to observe

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'観る' is often used for watching movies, TV shows, or sports. For general seeing or looking, '見る' is more common.

Gold Rule

Focused Viewing

Use '観る' when referring to intentional or focused viewing, such as watching a movie or a game.

Word Origin

Derived from the kanji 観 (kan), meaning 'to see' or 'to view,' and the verb ending る (ru), indicating an action.

Usage Notes

'観る' is often used for more intentional or focused viewing, such as watching a movie or a sports event. For casual or incidental viewing, '見る' is more commonly used.

Word Breakdown

観

to see or view

root

る

verb ending indicating action

suffix

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