Translation guide
The English interjection 'see!' is used to draw attention, express realization, or emphasize a point. In Japanese, this is expressed through various interjections and phrases depending on the nuance.
To point out something that can be seen, like 'Look!' or 'See!'
A common interjection used to draw attention to something, similar to 'Look!' or 'See!'. Often used when showing something to someone.
See, there's a cat over there.
Literally 'Look!', the imperative form of 見る (to see). More direct than ほら.
見て！虹が出てる！
See! A rainbow!
To indicate that you now understand something, like 'I see!' or 'Ah, I get it!'
Expresses that you've understood or realized something. Equivalent to 'I see!' or 'That makes sense.'
なるほど、そういうことだったのか。
I see, so that's what it was.
Casual expression of realization, like 'Oh, I see.' Often used in informal conversation.
ああ、そうか。わかった。
Oh, I see. Got it.
To stress what you just said, like 'You see?' or 'See what I mean?'
A tag question meaning 'right?' or 'see?'. Used to seek agreement or emphasize a point.
だから言ったでしょ？
See, I told you so.
Literally 'Do you understand?', used like 'See what I mean?' in casual speech.
この気持ち、わかる？
See what I mean? This feeling.