Japanese Word · Intermediate
見計らう
to choose what is appropriate by looking
Pronunciation: [mʲiha̠ka̠ɾa̠ɯ̟]
Meaning
to choose what is appropriate by looking
Example
私はＫもお嬢さんもいなくなって、家の内がひっそり静まった頃を見計らって寝床を出ました。
I waited until K and O-jō-san had gone and the house had fallen silent before getting out of bed.
Practice tips
- Practice 見計らう out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.