How do you say "to show" in Japanese?

見せる

miseru

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to show" is 見せる (miseru).

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Pronunciation

見せる is written using kanji. Romanised as miseru, it sounds roughly like "mee-seh-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

The kanji 見 (see) combines with the causative suffix to mean showing, making someone see. A frequent verb in giving demonstrations.

Example sentence

一緒に見せますか？

Issho ni misemasu ka?

Shall we to show together?

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How to remember 見せる

Making someone look. Picture pointing at something to direct someone's eyes toward what you want them to observe.

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Questions about 見せる

How do you pronounce 見せる?

見せる is romanised as miseru. Say it roughly like "mee-seh-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 見せる formal or casual?

見せる is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 見せる written in Japanese?

見せる is written using kanji. The kanji 見 (see) combines with the causative suffix to mean showing, making someone see.

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