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“see off” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiokuru

Example

友達を駅で見送ります。tomo dachi o eki de mi oku ri ma su

I see my friend off at the station.

Illustration for 見送る (see off)

How to say “see off” in Japanese

“See off” in Japanese is 見送る (miokuru).

Expresses accompanying a departing person to the point of departure and watching them leave.

Full entry for 見送る: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見送る

祖父母が帰る日は、玄関で見送ります。so fu bo ga kae ru hi wa gen kan de mi oku ri ma su

When my grandparents leave, I see them off at the door.

Tips for using 見送る

  • The verb 見送る (miokuru) focuses on witnessing a person's departure, while 送る (okuru) can also mean sending or delivering something.

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