見掛ける
みかける
mikakeru
VocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3

Meaning

to happen to see

to notice · to catch sight of

Signification

apercevoir

remarquer · Attraper

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 見掛ける (みかける) means 'to (happen to see)'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to (happen to see).

Example Sentences

公園でよく彼女を見掛ける。

こうえんでよくかのじょをみかける。

I often happen to see her at the park.

Je la vois souvent par hasard au parc.

駅でばったり知り合いを見掛けた。

えきでばったりしりあいをみかけた。

I happened to spot an acquaintance at the station.

J'ai aperçu par hasard une connaissance à la gare.

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