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“On the face of it” in Japanese

Short answer
一見 ikken いっけん

On the face of it in Japanese is “一見” (ikken). Full meaning: look, glimpse, glance; apparently, seemingly, at first glance, on the face of it; first visit to inn, restaurant, etc. without an introduction.

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