Japanese

ける

みとどける
Meaning: to witness; to see through; to confirm with one's own eyes
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 見届ける 見届けない
Polite 見届けます 見届けません
Past 見届けた 見届けなかった
Polite + Past 見届けました 見届けませんでした
Te-form 見届けて 見届けなくて
Potential 見届けられる 見届けられない
Passive 見届けられる 見届けられない
Causative 見届けさせる 見届けさせない
Imperative 見届けろ 見届けるな

Handwriting

見
届
け
る

Example

He watched until the ship disappeared beyond the horizon.

Usage Notes

Often implies watching the development of a situation until its conclusion or ensuring something's safety/completion.

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