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 review, re-examine, or look over again. Often used for documents, plans, or work.
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.
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.
Please look over the documents.
To confirm or verify. Often used when double-checking something.
Please look over the contents.
To glance over, skim, or look through. Implies a quick review rather than a detailed check.
I'll look over the materials.
To look down at, overlook. Used when physically looking from a higher place.
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.
I looked over the sea from the hill.
To overlook, miss, or let pass. Can be intentional or accidental.
I looked over his mistake.
To overlook, tolerate, or be lenient about. Implies forgiving a minor fault.
Please look over it this time.
To pretend not to see, turn a blind eye. Stronger nuance of deliberate ignorance.
He looked over the wrongdoing.