Japanese Conversation · Level 112
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Japanese word
見極める
Pronunciation
Romajimikiwameru
Meaning
- verbdiscern
Example
微妙な違いを見極めます。bi myō na chiga i o mi kiwa me ma su
I discern subtle differences.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It involves looking closely enough to distinguish what is true, important, or different and reach a sound judgment.
Common phrases
状況を見極めるjō kyō o mi kiwa me ru
assess the situation
真偽を見極めるshin gi o mi kiwa me ru
determine the truth
本質を見極めるhon shitsu o mi kiwa me ru
discern the essence
相手の出方を見極めるai te no de kata o mi kiwa me ru
discern how the other person will act
Similar words
見抜くminuku: To understand the true nature, intention, or quality that is not immediately apparent.
見定めるmisadameru: To carefully establish the true nature or worth of something.
見分けるmiwakeru: To tell similar things or people apart by noticing their differences.
判断するhandansuru: To reach a reasoned opinion or decision about something.
Definition in Japanese
物事の本質や違いなどを注意深く見て、正確に判断する。mono goto no hon shitsu ya chiga i na do o chū i fuka ku mi te sei kaku ni han dan su ru
Word origin
The Japanese verb 見極める (mikiwameru) combines 見る (miru, "to see") and 極める (kiwameru, "to pursue to the limit"), expressing judgment reached through thorough observation.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- determineverb
- see throughverb
Opposites
- 見誤るmiayamarumisjudgeverb
Related words
- 見極めmikiwamediscernmentnoun
- 見極め方mikiwamekataway of discerningnoun