一見
いっけん
look; glimpse; glance; apparently
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb
look; glimpse; glanceAdverb
apparently; seemingly; at first glance; on the face of itNoun
first visit to inn, restaurant, etc. without an introduction
Rare and archaic meanings (1)
Noun, Suru verb
first meetingArchaic
Example sentences
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Seeing is believing.
百聞は一見にしかず。
To see is to believe.
彼は一見ピアニストらしい。
He is apparently a pianist.
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She is apparently an honest woman.
ボストンは一見の価値ありだよ。
Boston is worth seeing.
More examples (10)
一見、みんな嬉しそうだったよ。
Apparently, everyone was happy.
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I knew at a glance that he was an honest man.
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They say that seeing is believing.
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At first sight, he seemed kind and gentle.
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The apparent truth was really a lie.
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This problem seems to be easy on the surface, but it's really difficult.
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That place is certainly worth seeing.
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We had a glimpse of the lake as we flew over it.
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I saw at a glance that there was something the matter with my father.
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I saw at a glance that the empty house was badly in need of repair.