English–Japanese

“i see” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinaruhodo

Example

なるほど、よく分かりました。na ru ho do yo ku wa ka ri ma shi ta

I see, I understand now.

Illustration for なるほど (i see)

How to say “i see” in Japanese

“I see” in Japanese is なるほど (naruhodo).

Signals that something has become understandable and convincing, often with a sense of agreement or recognition.

Full entry for なるほど: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with なるほど

なるほど、そういう意味だったのですね。na ru ho do sō i u i mi da tta no de su ne

I see, so that makes sense now.

Tips for using なるほど

  • In conversation, なるほど (naruhodo) can show either new understanding or agreement, so its force depends on the speaker's response to the information.

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