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VocabJLPT N3

to (happen to) see

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to (happen to) see
2. to notice

This verb means "to happen to see" or "to catch sight of" someone or something by chance. It implies that the sighting was not planned, such as spotting a celebrity or an old friend unexpectedly on the street.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"We saw that person yesterday too, didn't we?" she asked.

Sentence 2

I haven't seen him around the office lately — I wonder if he's out.

Sentence 3

Everyone's been saying, "We haven't been seeing him around lately."

Sentence 4

I keep running into her in front of that store.

Sentence 5

"I spotted a weird car yesterday," my brother said with a laugh.