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Definition and meaning of 一見 - いっけん in Japanese

いっけん一見
ikken

N4

1.at a glance

Adverb

彼は一見サラリーマン風ですね。
He looks like a businessman at a glance.
いっけん一見
ikken

N4

1.quickly look or glance at something.

Noun, Suru verb

一見で彼女の美しさに魅了された。
I was captivated by her beauty at first sight.
その建物は一見すると古びていた。
The building looked old at first glance.
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2.appearing a certain way upon initial observation.

Adverb (fukushi)

一見は難しそうだけど、実は簡単な問題です。
At first glance, it seems difficult, but it's actually a simple problem.
彼女は一見クールそうに見えるけど、実は優しい人だ。
She may seem cool at first glance, but she is actually a kind person.
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3.initial impression or at first glance.

Noun, Suru verb

一見で彼女に恋に落ちた。
I fell in love with her at first sight.
彼の一見はとても魅力的だ。
His first meeting was very charming.
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hanabi

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