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“see what happens” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimitodokeru

Example

計画が成功するか見届けます。kei kaku ga sei kō su ru ka mi todo ke ma su

I will see whether the plan succeeds.

Illustration for 見届ける (see what happens)

How to say “see what happens” in Japanese

“See what happens” in Japanese is 見届ける (mitodokeru).

Presents staying with an unfolding matter until its ending can be witnessed and confirmed.

Full entry for 見届ける: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見届ける

母は娘の初めての発表会を客席から見届けました。haha wa musume no haji me te no hap pyō kai o kyaku seki ka ra mi todo ke ma shi ta

The mother watched her daughter's first performance from the audience.

Tips for using 見届ける

  • 見届ける (mitodokeru) often applies to a result that is still uncertain, so it fits plans, competitions, and other processes whose endings need to be observed.

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