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VocabJLPT N5

I see

Adverb

Also written as 成る程

Definitions

1. I see
2. that's right

This is a conversational expression used to show that you have understood or that something makes sense to you, similar to "I see" or "Ah, I understand" in English. It is often used when a piece of information helps explain something that was previously unclear.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

When I think about it, I can kind of see why she'd be angry.

Sentence 2

Listening to him, I found myself saying "ah, I see."

Sentence 3

If that's the face you're making, I guess it really was that bad.

Sentence 4

"Oh, I see! Now I get it!"

Sentence 5

When I heard "add the water first," it clicked.