これ見て
kore mite
The English phrase "look at this" is translated into Japanese as これ見て (kore mite).
これ見て is used to draw someone's attention to a specific object or piece of information.
Which one should you use?
こっち見て means "look at this" in an informal context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
これ見て is casual and should be replaced with これを見てください when speaking to superiors or in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle よ to the end of これ見て makes the request more emphatic or draws more attention to the object. Adding the particle ね to the end of これ見て softens the command and makes it sound like a gentle suggestion or a request for agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
kore mite
Did you know?
- In highly formal Japanese, instead of saying 'look at this', one might use the phrase ご注目ください 'go-chūmoku kudasai'. This translates literally to 'please give me your attention', treating the act of looking as a gift of focus.
- In manga and anime, characters often use the word 見ろ 'miro' instead of 見て. This is the imperative form and sounds like a harsh order, which would be considered aggressive or rude in a real-life social setting.
- The verb 見る 'to see' is used for 'looking at this', but if you are 'looking for' a lost object, Japanese uses a completely different verb, 探す 'sagasu'.
Examples in context
- これ見てよ！Look at this.This sentence shows how to use これ見て with emphasis.Tatoeba #10974601 by small_snow, translation #1998219 by CK
- ねぇ、これ見て。Hey, look at this.Tatoeba #9203638 by small_snow, translation #3448912 by CK
- 「ねぇ、これ見て。便利そうじゃない？」「そうだね。買ってみたら？」「私、財布持ってないんだ」「じゃ、諦めなさい」"Hey, look at this. This seems useful, doesn't it?" "Yeah. How about we buy it?" "I didn't bring my wallet." "Oh well."This sentence demonstrates a conversation using これ見て to discuss a useful item.Tatoeba #9926776 by small_snow, translation #10602976 by DJ_Saidez
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Example conversation
Two friends are walking in a park.
- 大翔 Hirotoこれ見て、すごくきれいだよ。Kore mite, sugoku kirei da yo.Look at this, it is very beautiful.
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ！きれいな花だね。Hontou da! Kirei na hana da ne.You're right! It is a beautiful flower.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲、これ見て。Misaki, kore mite.Misaki, look at this.
- 美咲 Misakiわあ、すごいね！Waa, sugoi ne!Wow, that's amazing!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
