見せる

みせる

to show, to display

Also:to make (something or someone) look ..., to make (something) worth watching, to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)

What does 見せる mean?

見せる is a Japanese verb meaning to show, to display in English. It can also be translated as to make (something or someone) look ..., to make (something) worth watching, to have (something) looked at (by a specialist) depending on context. It is written as 見せる in kanji, みせる in hiragana, and miseru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

彼女は背を高く見せるためにハイヒールをはいている。

She wears high heels to make herself look taller.

取り繕うように、笑ってみせる。

She smiled to smooth things over.

どんな手を使ってでも勝ちとってみせる。

I'll win no matter what it takes.