Significado
To look at a clock or watch to know the current time.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a core value. Checking the time is a subtle way to show you care about the schedule. Checking the time can sometimes be seen as rude if done while someone is talking. Smartphones have replaced wristwatches for many, but the phrase remains the same.
Use '時計' for precision
If you are looking at a specific clock, use '時計を見る'.
Don't confuse with 'spend'
Never use '見る' for spending time.
Significado
To look at a clock or watch to know the current time.
Use '時計' for precision
If you are looking at a specific clock, use '時計を見る'.
Don't confuse with 'spend'
Never use '見る' for spending time.
Teste-se
Which is correct?
I am checking the time.
The progressive form is '見ています'.
Fill in the blank.
電車に乗る前に、＿＿＿＿。
Past tense is required for 'before getting on the train'.
Match the meaning.
時間を見る
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 遅いね。 B: ＿＿＿＿。
Using 'みる' (to try to do) makes it natural.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosI am checking the time.
The progressive form is '見ています'.
電車に乗る前に、＿＿＿＿。
Past tense is required for 'before getting on the train'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation.
A: 遅いね。 B: ＿＿＿＿。
Using 'みる' (to try to do) makes it natural.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
6 perguntasYes, it is very common to use it for phones.
It is neutral, but don't do it while someone is talking.
時間を見ました.
No, that is incorrect.
It is neutral.
Use '確認する'.
Frases relacionadas
時計を見る
synonymTo look at the clock
時間を過ごす
contrastTo spend time
時刻を確認する
specialized formTo confirm the time
