ご覧の通り
goran no tōri
The English phrase "as you can see" can be translated into Japanese as ご覧の通り (goran no tōri).
This phrase is used to draw attention to something that is clearly visible or obvious.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the honorific verb goran (to see/look) and the particle no tōri (in the manner of/as).
Which one should you use?
While both ご覧の通り and お分かりの通り can be used to mean "as you can see" in formal contexts, ご覧の通り specifically refers to something being seen or looked at.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ご覧の通り is highly polite and is suitable for business presentations, formal speeches or addressing superiors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase typically functions as an introductory clause followed by a comma to set the stage for the observation being made, such as in ご覧の通り、…
How do you pronounce it?
goran no tōri
Did you know?
- The honorific verb ご覧 (goran) is so exclusive to others that it is grammatically impossible to use it when referring to your own act of seeing.
- The word tōri in ご覧の通り is derived from the verb tōru, which means 'to pass through'. In this context, it suggests following a path or a line of evidence.
- Using ご覧の通り with a close friend or family member can be interpreted as sarcasm or mockery because the level of respect is inappropriately high.
Examples in context
- この計画書の内容はお分かりの通り、詳細なスケジュールを示していますAs you can see from the contents of this plan, it provides a detailed schedule.
- この写真、見ての通り、とてもきれいな景色だよAs you can see from this photo, the scenery is very beautiful.
- ご覧の通り、準備はできています。Goran no toori, junbi wa dekite imasu.As you can see, we are ready.
- ご覧の通り、空はとても晴れています。Goran no toori, sora wa totemo harete imasu.As you can see, the sky is very clear.
- ご覧の通り、箱は空っぽです。Goran no toori, hako wa karappo desu.As you can see, the box is empty.
Example conversation
Kenta shows a report to Himari at the office.
- 健太 Kentaご覧の通り、売上が上がっています。Goran no toori, uriage ga agatte imasu.As you can see, sales are increasing.
- 陽葵 Himari本当ですね、素晴らしいです。Hontou desu ne, subarashii desu.That's true, it's wonderful.
- 健太 Kenta陽葵さんの協力のおかげです。Himari-san no kyouryoku no okage desu.It is thanks to your cooperation, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariそう言ってもらえると嬉しいです。Sou itte moraeru to ureshii desu.I'm happy to hear you say that.
