noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
preliminary inspection; advance look
Checking a place, document, or situation beforehand to prepare or evaluate. Often used for venue visits, site surveys, or previewing materials.
会場の下見に行ってきます。
I'm going to go check out the venue in advance.
旅行の前にホテルを下見
I inspected the hotel beforehand before the trip.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
preparatory read-through; previewing notes
Specifically reading through lesson notes, presentation materials, or scripts in advance to prepare. Common in educational or rehearsal contexts.
授業の前に教科書を下見しておく。
I read through the textbook in advance before class.
プレゼンの資料を下見して、質問を考えた。
I previewed the presentation materials and thought of questions.
noun
siding; clapboard; weatherboard
Architectural term for exterior wall covering. Often appears in compound 下見板 (したみいた).
See also: 下見板
この家の下見は杉板でできている。
The siding of this house is made of cedar boards.
下見板の張り替えが必要だ。
The clapboard needs to be replaced.