夜になると星が見える
When night falls, stars become visible.
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The ocean is visible from the top of the mountain.
ここから富士山が見える
Mt. Fuji is visible from here.
ほら、あそこに虹が見えるよ。
Look, you can see a rainbow over there.
雨が上がって、きれいな虹が見える。
The rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared.
眼鏡をかけると、遠くの景色がはっきり見える。
When I put on glasses, the distant scenery looks clear.
交差点を右に曲がると、駅が見えてきます。
If you turn right at the intersection, you will see the station.
遠くに見える山には、まだ雪が残っている。
There is still snow left on the mountains visible in the distance.
次の角を左に曲がると駅が見えます。
If you turn left at the next corner, you will see the station.
彼は年より若く見える。
He looks younger than his age.
Usage Notes
見える is an intransitive verb meaning something is visible or can be seen without deliberate effort. It also means 'to seem/appear' and 'to come (honorific)'. Different from 見る (to look/watch) which requires active effort. Cannot take を particle.
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