Translation guide
The English phrase 'looking over' can mean physically viewing from above, examining or checking something, or deliberately ignoring something. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To look over something in the sense of inspecting, reviewing, or checking it carefully.
To look over something from a higher vantage point, such as a balcony or hill.
To deliberately ignore, overlook, or pass over something, often a mistake or fault.
To review, re-examine, or look over again. Often used for documents, plans, or work.
レポートを見直してください。
Please look over the report.
To examine, investigate, or look into something. Used when checking facts, details, or conditions.
書類を調べてください。
Please look over the documents.
To confirm or verify. Often used when double-checking something.
内容を確認してください。
Please look over the contents.
To glance over, skim, or look through. Implies a quick review rather than a detailed check.
資料に目を通しておきます。
I'll look over the materials.
To look down at, overlook. Used when physically looking from a higher place.
山の上から町を見下ろした。
I looked over the town from the top of the mountain.
To look out over, survey, or take in a wide view. Emphasizes a broad perspective.
丘の上から海を見渡した。
I looked over the sea from the hill.
To overlook, miss, or let pass. Can be intentional or accidental.
彼のミスを見逃してあげた。
I looked over his mistake.
To overlook, tolerate, or be lenient about. Implies forgiving a minor fault.
今回は大目に見てください。
Please look over it this time.
To pretend not to see, turn a blind eye. Stronger nuance of deliberate ignorance.
彼は不正を見て見ぬふりをした。
He looked over the wrongdoing.