Japanese

せる

みせる
Meaning: to charm; to fascinate; to enchant
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 魅せる 魅せない
Polite 魅せます 魅せません
Past 魅せた 魅せなかった
Polite + Past 魅せました 魅せませんでした
Te-form 魅せて 魅せなくて
Potential 魅せられる 魅せられない
Passive 魅せられる 魅せられない
Causative 魅せさせる 魅せさせない
Imperative 魅せろ 魅せるな

Handwriting

魅
せ
る

Example

His wonderful performance fascinates the audience.

Usage Notes

Often used for performances or artistic displays that captivate people.

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