Refers to the act of choosing or picking something out, often with a sense of discernment. Used in contexts like selecting items, candidates, or options.
According to the doctor's diagnosis, it's just a cold.
We chose this wine based on his selection.
diagnosis; medical opinion
Commonly used for a doctor's diagnosis or medical assessment. Often appears in phrases like 医者の見立て.
According to the doctor's diagnosis, it's just a cold.
A personal assessment or evaluation, often based on experience or expertise. Can be used in various contexts like art appraisal, situation analysis, or giving an opinion.
According to the expert's judgment, this painting seems to be genuine.
comparison; likening (in haiku, tanka)
A literary technique in traditional Japanese poetry where one thing is likened to another, often through metaphor or association. Specific to haiku, tanka, and related forms.
The comparison in this haiku likens the moon to a mirror.
His judgment turned out to be correct, and the problem was solved smoothly.
The doctor's diagnosis was wrong; it turned out to be a different illness.
I had the shop clerk help me choose a kimono.
判断 is a broader term for judgment or decision-making, whereas 見立て implies a more subjective evaluation or estimation based on observation.
選択 refers to the neutral act of choosing among options, while 見立て carries a nuance of discerning judgment or expertise in the choice.
比喩 is the general term for metaphor or figurative comparison, whereas 見立て specifically denotes the poetic technique of likening one thing to another in traditional Japanese poetry.
mitate murder; murder patterned after a story or rhyme
Compound of 見 (mi, 'seeing') + 立て (tate, 'standing, setting up'). The meaning evolved from 'setting up a view' to 'making a judgment or selection based on observation'.