映画を見る
eiga o miru
To watch a movie in Japanese is 映画を見る (eiga o miru).
This phrase is used to describe the act of viewing a motion picture, whether at a cinema or at home.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 映画 (eiga) literally means 'shadow picture' or 'motion picture'.
Which one should you use?
While 映画を見る is the standard way to write the phrase, the kanji 観る is often used in the form 映画を観る to specifically denote a more focused or aesthetic viewing experience, such as watching films or the performing arts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 映画を見る is informal and can be used among friends and family.
How does it change in a sentence?
Additionally, the noun phrase 映画鑑賞 (eiga kanshō) can be used to refer to the act of watching movies as a hobby or an activity.
How do you pronounce it?
eiga o miru
Did you know?
- The kanji 観 in 映画を観る is the same character used in 観音 (Kannon), the Buddhist goddess of mercy known as the 'observer of sounds'.
- In Japan, eating crunchy or loud snacks in a cinema is often avoided as it is considered disruptive to the concentration of others.
- The word 映画 (eiga) consists of 映 meaning 'reflect' and 画 meaning 'picture', a terminology that echoes the early days of projection technology.
Examples in context
- 通常は、映画を見るときポップコーンを食べて、コーラを飲む。だけど、今回は、お菓子を食べるんだ。Normally I eat popcorn and drink Coke when I watch a movie, but this time I'll eat candy.This sentence is useful for describing what you typically eat or drink while using 映画を見る.Tatoeba #4590030 by LeeSooHa, translation #4590004 by LeeSooHa
- 私は毎週末、映画を鑑賞します。I watch a movie every weekend.
- 今夜、映画を見に行きませんか？Would you like to go watch a movie tonight?
- 友達と映画を見て、楽しい時間を過ごしました。I watched a movie with my friend and had a great time.
- 週末に映画を観に行こう！Let's go watch a movie this weekend!
- 家で映画を見るのが好きです。Ie de eiga o miru no ga suki desu.I like watching a movie at home.
- 週末に映画を見る予定です。Shuumatsu ni eiga o miru yotei desu.I plan to watch a movie this weekend.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are discussing their plans for the date.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くん、一緒に映画を見る？Ren-kun, issho ni eiga o miru?Ren, do you want to watch a movie together?
- 蓮 Renいいよ。何を見る？Ii yo. Nani o miru?Sure. What shall we watch?
- 陽葵 Himari新しいアニメ映画が見たいな。Atarashii anime eiga ga mitai na.I want to watch a new anime movie.
- 蓮 Renいいね。映画館に行こうか。Ii ne. Eigakan ni ikō ka.That sounds good. Shall we go to the cinema?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
