Japanese

みる
Meaning: to look at; to observe; to watch (intently)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 視る 視ない
Polite 視ます 視ません
Past 視た 視なかった
Polite + Past 視ました 視ませんでした
Te-form 視て 視なくて
Potential 視られる 視られない
Passive 視られる 視られない
Causative 視させる 視させない
Imperative 視ろ 視るな

Handwriting

視
る

Example

He stared intently into the other person's eyes.

Usage Notes

Compared to the general word 'miru' (見る), this kanji is used when looking with focus, attention, or for a specific purpose such as observation or diagnosis.

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