JLPT N3 Intermediate
見守る
To watch over with care or observe the progress of a situation.
Readings
Other forms
見守ります polite form
見守って te-form
見守った plain past
見守らない plain negative
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To watch over (with care)
Refers to keeping a protective or affectionate eye on someone to ensure their safety or growth without direct interference.
Example
親 は 子供 の 成長 を 静かに 見守って いる 。
Parents quietly watch over their children's growth.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To watch (and see what happens)
Describes observing the course of events or a situation attentively to see how it develops.
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