一見
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Noun meaning 'a look' or 'glimpse'. Used to describe a brief visual observation. Example: 『一見しただけ』 (ikken shita dake, 'just at a glance').
Theme
At a park, User and their friend Akira are people-watching and commenting on passersby.
一見
いっけん
a look, a glimpse, glance
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine taking a quick 'one look' at something — 'ichi' (one) + 'ken' (look) → 一見 (ikken, 'a glimpse'). Think: 'One glance' to remember it!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『一見』 (ikken) is often used in phrases like 『一見さんお断り』 (ikken-san okotowari, 'first-time customers not welcome'), which you might see on signs at exclusive restaurants or bars, indicating they only serve regulars.
Forms
Base: 一見Noun meaning 'a look' or 'glimpse'. Used to describe a brief visual observation. Example: 『一見しただけ』 (ikken shita dake, 'just at a glance').