No. 473 in Japanese
見える
"To be visible" or "to be able to see."
In a sentence
山がきれいに見える。
The mountain is visible clearly.
In this sentence, '見える' is used to express that the mountain is visible in a passive manner, emphasizing the fact of seeing rather than the action of trying to see.
その質問は簡単に見える。
The question seems simple.
Here, '見える' is utilized to convey an impression or appearance, giving the sense of how something appears to a viewer without necessarily confirming its reality.
私の新しいスーツはどう見えますか？
How does my new suit look?
In this example, '見える' is structured in a question to inquire about the appearance of an object, inviting the listener to provide their perception.
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