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内見 (ないけん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
preview ; private viewing
Refers to a private viewing or inspection, often of a property, exhibition, or product before it is officially open or available. Commonly used in real estate contexts for a private showing of a house or apartment.
内ない 見けん 会かい で 実じっ 際さい の 部屋へや を 見み て から 契けい 約やく を 決き め まし た 。
I decided on the contract after seeing the actual room at the preview event.
Similar words 下した 見み 下見 is a more general preliminary inspection or preview, while 内見 specifically implies a private or exclusive viewing, often by invitation or appointment.
内ない 覧らん 内覧 is similar but often used for formal previews of exhibitions, museums, or buildings before public opening. 内見 is more common for private real estate viewings.
Etymology Compound of 内 (inside, private) and 見 (seeing, viewing). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is used in modern Japanese for private viewings.
