みきわめる
Mikiwameru
Other forms: 見きわめる
見極める (Mikiwameru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to watch to the end, to ascertain, to determine, to get to the bottom of”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto watch to the end
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto ascertain; to determine; to get to the bottom of; to make sure of
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
Examples
善悪を見極めることは難しい。
To distinguish right from wrong is difficult.
眼は手を見極め得るが、心までは見極め得ない。
The eye may see for the hand, but not for the mind.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).