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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading of 見 is けん, and its kun readings are みる, みえる, and みせる. It has 7 strokes and relates to seeing or being visible.
• Basic usage: 見る is read みる, and 見える is read みえる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 見る and 見える
  • 見る means to see or to watch.
  • 窓から海を見る。 means “I look at the sea through the window.”
  • 見える means be visible or seem.
  • 窓から青い海が見えます。 means “The blue sea is visible from the window.”