見掛け
みかけ
mikake
VocabularyLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Meaning

outward appearance

looks · superficial impression

Signification

apparence extérieure

apparence physique · aspect

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

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

Example Sentences

見掛けで人を判断してはいけません。

みかけでひとをはんだんしてはいけません。

You must not judge people by their outward appearance.

Vous ne devez pas juger les gens sur leur apparence extérieure.

見掛けはシンプルだが、中身は複雑な機械だ。

みかけはしんぷるだが、なかみはふくざつなきかいだ。

It looks simple on the outside, but it's a complex machine inside.

Il paraît simple à l'extérieur, mais c'est une machine complexe à l'intérieur.

Kanji in this word

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