English–Japanese
“discern” in Japanese
How to say “discern” in Japanese
“Discern” in Japanese is 見極める (mikiwameru).
It involves looking closely enough to distinguish what is true, important, or different and reach a sound judgment.
Example sentences with 見極める
情報の真偽を見極めることが大切です。jō hō no shin gi o mi kiwa me ru ko to ga tai setsu de su
It is important to determine whether the information is true.
Tips for using 見極める
- In advanced conversation, 見極める (mikiwameru) often describes judging a person's true character or the real value of something rather than merely noticing its surface.
Other Japanese words for “discern”
彼は善悪をわきまえています。kare wa zen aku o wa ki ma e te i ma su
He can discern right from wrong.