synonym Comparative
読みます
VS
拝見する
Differences Between "読みます" and "拝見する"
Option A
読みます
Meaning
to read (polite form)
Reading
よみます (yomimasu)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
本を読みます。
I read books.
Option B
拝見する
Meaning
to see; to look at; to read (humble form of 見る)
Reading
はいけんする (haiken suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
先生の作品を拝見しました。
I saw (humbly) the teacher's work.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to read (polite form))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 読みます: Polite form of 読む (yomu). Used when speaking politely. Refers to interpreting written text.
- 拝見する: Humble verb. Used when the speaker sees or looks at something belonging to or presented by a superior, or something that is highly valued. (見るの謙譲語。目上の人や貴重なものを見る際に使います。)
- 読みます: Polite form of 読む (yomu). Used when speaking politely. Refers to interpreting written text.
- 拝見する: Humble verb. Used when the speaker sees or looks at something belonging to or presented by a superior, or something that is highly valued. (見るの謙譲語。目上の人や貴重なものを見る際に使います。)
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