Translation guide
How to express that something can be seen, is in sight, or is not hidden, depending on context.
To say that something is able to be seen, is in view, or is not hidden.
The most common and natural way to say something is visible or can be seen. Used for both intentional and unintentional seeing.
Mt. Fuji is visible from here.
The stars are clearly visible.
Potential form of 見る (to see). Emphasizes the possibility or opportunity to see something, often used for events, rare sights, or when something is made available to view.
You can see pandas at this zoo.
Literally 'enter the eye'. Used when something comes into view, often unintentionally or suddenly.
As I was walking, a beautiful flower came into view.
To describe something that was hidden or not present becoming visible.
To appear, emerge, or come into sight. Used for people, objects, or phenomena.
The moon appeared from between the clouds.
Literally 'show one's figure'. Used when a person or animal appears after being absent or hidden.
He finally showed up.
To come into view gradually. Combines 見える (be visible) with くる (come).
The mountain top came into view.
To emphasize that something is easy to see or conspicuous.
To say that something cannot be seen or is hidden from view.
猫がソファの後ろに隠れている。
The cat is hiding behind the sofa.