ご覧
Meanings
1
abbreviationusually written using kana alone
Abbreviation of ご覧なさい. Used after the -te form of a verb to invite someone to try doing something. Often used in a gentle or encouraging tone.
See also: ご覧なさい
Try this cake.
Just try thinking about it.
2
abbreviationusually written using kana alone
Abbreviation of ご覧なさい. Used to politely invite someone to look at something. Often used when showing or pointing out something.
See also: ご覧なさい
Please look at this photo.
Look at that mountain.
3
Honorific noun form of 見る. Used to refer to the act of seeing, looking, or watching, typically when speaking about someone of higher status or in formal contexts.
As you can see, the preparations are complete.
Thank you for watching.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉てご覧try ~ing (gentle encouragement)
Try eating it once.
- 〈物〉をご覧(please) look at ~
Look at that sunset.