Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to be seen, to be visible, to be in sight.
  2. to look, to seem, to appear.
  3. to come. Honorific or respectful language.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
見える みえる
 
 
視える みえる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

see, hopes, chances
み.る ケン (1st, N5)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)