観る

miru

verb★Beginner

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

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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

Antonyms

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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