見せる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to show; to display
2. v1vt
   to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...
3. v1vt
   to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining
4. v1vt
   to have (something) looked at (by a specialist); to have (an antique, etc.) appraised
5. v1vt
   to have (an injury, person, etc.) looked at (by a doctor); to take (someone) to a doctor
6. aux-vv1
   to make a show of (doing); to do in a conspicuous manner; to do in view of others
7. aux-vv1
   to resolve to do; to do at any cost; to show others that one will ...

Example sentences

• セッティングは整えておいたから、後はまーくんが根性見せなきゃダメだからね？

  I've set the stage so now you just have to show some guts, OK?

• 政府は及び腰と言われないようなしっかりとした対応を見せてほしい。

  I'd like the government to respond resolutely so as to not end up looking timid.

• 例えば、ペパーバーグは緑色のもくせいの留めくぎと赤色の紙の三角形のような物体を見せる。

  For example, Pepperberg would show Alex an object, such as a green wooden peg or a red paper triangle.