Japanese

られる

みられる
Meaning: to be seen; to be visible; to be observed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見られる 見られない
Polite 見られます 見られません
Past 見られた 見られなかった
Polite + Past 見られました 見られませんでした
Te-form 見られて 見られなくて
Potential 見られられる 見られられない
Passive 見られられる 見られられない
Causative 見られさせる 見られさせない
Imperative 見られろ 見られるな

Handwriting

見
ら
れ
る

Example sentences

Recently, rare birds have come to be seen in this area.
毎朝、子供たちが元気に登校する姿が見られる。
Every morning, children can be seen going to school energetically.
山には多くの岩石が見られる
Many rocks can be seen in the mountains.

Usage Notes

A combination of the verb 'miru' (to see) and the passive/potential auxiliary 'rareru'. Often used to describe things that can be observed or are apparent.

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