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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
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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?

  1. verb To watch someone or something carefully.
    "Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months."
  2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, custom, or celebration.
    "Many families observe the holiday with a traditional meal."
  3. verb To make a remark or comment.
    ""You look tired," he observed."

observe in a sentence

  • Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months.
  • She observed him closely as he explained his plan.
  • Many families observe the holiday with a traditional meal.
  • "You look tired," he observed.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "Scientists observed the animals' behaviour for months." 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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