Pronunciation Guide
- Often confused with '見ます (みます - to see/watch)', ensure you use the correct verb for 'to show'.
Examples by Level
これは私の家族の写真を見せます。
Kore wa watashi no kazoku no shashin o misemasu. (This, my family's photo, I show.)
新しいカバンを見せてください。
Atarashii kaban o misete kudasai. (New bag, please show.)
地図を見せましょうか。
Chizu o misemashou ka. (Map, shall I show?)
先生は学生に本を見せます。
Sensei wa gakusei ni hon o misemasu. (Teacher, to student, book shows.)
おもしろい絵を見せます。
Omoshiroi e o misemasu. (Interesting picture, I show.)
パスポートを見せてください。
Pasupōto o misete kudasai. (Passport, please show.)
この服を見せてもらえますか。
Kono fuku o misete moraemasu ka. (This clothes, could you show me?)
私は友達に新しい車を見せました。
Watashi wa tomodachi ni atarashii kuruma o misemashita. (I, to friend, new car showed.)
写真を見せてくれませんか？
Could you show me the photo?
新しいプロジェクトの進捗を見せます。
I will show you the progress of the new project.
彼はいつも自分の能力を見せつけようとする。
He always tries to show off his abilities.
この地図で場所を見せてもらえますか？
Could you show me the location on this map?
自分の気持ちを言葉で見せるのは難しい。
It's difficult to show my feelings with words.
展示会で最新の技術を見せました。
We showed the latest technology at the exhibition.
子供は母親に自分の描いた絵を見せた。
The child showed the picture he drew to his mother.
彼の行動は、彼の本当の性格を見せています。
His actions show his true character.
Test Yourself 6 questions
Choose the correct Japanese word for 'to show'.
みせます (misemasu) means 'to show' or 'to display'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'みせます'?
The sentence '私は友達に写真をみせます。' correctly uses みせます to express showing a photo.
What is the plain form of 'みせます'?
The plain form of the verb 'みせます' (to show) is 'みせる'.
The verb 'みせます' means 'to eat'.
No, 'みせます' means 'to show' or 'to display'. 'To eat' is たべます (tabemasu).
You can use 'みせます' when talking about showing a map to someone.
Yes, 'みせます' is appropriate for showing a map (地図をみせます).
The particle 'を' often comes before 'みせます' to indicate what is being shown.
Yes, 'を' is used as the direct object particle, so you would say something like '写真をみせます' (show a photo).
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This Word in Other Languages
Related Grammar Rules
More general words
いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
