Vocabulary

What does 見掛け (みかけ, mikake) mean?

見掛け (みかけ, mikake) means appearance, outward look.

Quick facts
Readingみかけ
Romajimikake
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
みかけ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmikake

appearance, outward look

Example sentences

  • This shop is tastier than it looks.

  • You shouldn't judge a person by appearances.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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