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A phrase used to draw attention to something visible or obvious, often while explaining or demonstrating.
The speaker points to something the listener can see, often as proof or explanation.
Polite and common. Literally 'as you are looking'. Used in presentations, explanations, and formal contexts.
ご覧の通り、売り上げは増加しています。
As you can see, sales are increasing.
The speaker states something that should be clear from the context or previous statements.
Also used for non-visual obviousness, especially in formal speech.
ご覧の通り、この計画は失敗でした。
As you can see, this plan was a failure.
Used in manuals, articles, or instructions to guide the reader through a visual or logical step.
Literally 'as in the diagram'. Common in technical writing.
図のように、部品を組み立ててください。
As you can see in the diagram, please assemble the parts.
The English phrase 'as you can see' is often used as a filler or transition. Direct translation like あなたが見ることができるように is unnatural. Use the phrases above depending on formality and context.
ご覧の通り is polite and suitable for business or formal settings. 見ての通り is casual and used with friends or family. Both literally mean 'as you see'.
ご覧の通り、問題ありません。
As you can see, there's no problem. (polite)
見ての通り、問題ないよ。
As you can see, no problem. (casual)
Casual version of ご覧の通り. Used among friends or in informal situations.
見ての通り、部屋は散らかってるよ。
As you can see, the room is messy.
Means 'like this' or 'in this way'. Often used while showing something, similar to 'as you can see'.
このように、問題は解決しました。
As you can see, the problem has been solved.
Literally 'as you can understand by looking'. Emphasizes that the evidence is visually obvious.
見て分かる通り、この機械は壊れています。
As you can see, this machine is broken.
Polite. Literally 'as you understand'. Used when the listener already knows or can infer the information.
お分かりのように、時間がありません。
As you can see, we don't have time.
Means 'clearly' or 'obviously'. Can be used to introduce an obvious fact.
明らかに、彼は嘘をついている。
As you can see, he is lying.
Means 'as follows'. Used to present information that the reader can see below.
結果は以下の通りです。
As you can see, the results are as follows.