observe in Japanese
observe in Japanese is 守る, 従う, 観察 — observe means to watch someone or something carefully.
observe in Japanese
守る
Pronounced: mamoru
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
従う
Pronounced: shitagau
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
観察
Pronounced: kansatsu
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
What does "observe" mean?
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verb To watch someone or something carefully.
"Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk."
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verb To follow or comply with a rule, custom, or celebration.
"Drivers must observe the speed limit near the school."
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verb To make a remark or comment.
""The soup is rather salty," the guest observed with a small smile."
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observe in a sentence
- Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk.
- Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months.
- Drivers must observe the speed limit near the school.
- In our house, we observe a quiet hour after lunch every Sunday.
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What is "observe" in Japanese?
"observe" in Japanese is 守る, 従う, 観察. observe means: To watch someone or something carefully.
How do you pronounce 守る?
"observe" in Japanese is 守る, pronounced "mamoru".
How do you use "observe" in a sentence?
Example: "Birdwatchers sat quietly to observe the owls leaving their nest at dusk." In Japanese, "observe" is 守る, 従う, 観察.
Are there other ways to say "observe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "observe": 守る, 従う, 観察.
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