noun
idea; thought; intention; motive
Refers to one's own idea, plan, or way of thinking, often with a nuance of personal judgment or inclination. Commonly used in set phrases like 了見が狭い (narrow-minded) or 了見違い (wrong idea).
彼の了見が理解できない。
I can't understand his way of thinking.
With that kind of attitude, you won't succeed.
noun
Used when someone exercises careful judgment or restraint, often in the phrase 了見を働かせる (to use discretion).
ここは了見を働かせるべきだ。
You should exercise discretion here.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
forgiveness; pardon; toleration
Often used in the form ご了見ください or 了見する to mean 'please forgive/understand' or 'to pardon'. Implies a generous, understanding attitude.
どうかご了見ください。
Please be understanding / forgive me.
彼の失敗を了見してやった。
I forgave his mistake.