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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

一見

At first glance, seemingly; a single look.

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一見する verb form
1 Adverb

At First Glance" / "Seemingly

Indicates an initial impression or outward appearance that often contrasts with the actual truth.

Example

この 問題 は 一見 簡単そう に 見える が 、 実は とても 難しい 。

This problem looks easy at first glance, but it's actually very difficult.

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2 Noun, Suru verb

A Look" / "A Glance

Refers to the act of looking once or verifying something with one’s own eyes.

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一見
いっけん
At first glance, seemingly; a single look.
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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