見掛ける
みかける
mikakeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
見掛ける (みかける (mikakeru)) means "to (happen to) see". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to (happen to) see
Also : to notice · to spot
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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.
毎日同じ道を歩くと、よく見掛ける顔がある。
まいにちおなじみちをあるくと、よくみかけるかおがある。
When I walk the same path every day, I often see familiar faces.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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