- mikakeru to (happen to) see, to notice, to catch sight of
Casual everyday verb for spotting someone or something in passing, implying no intent, unlike 見る which is deliberate.
駅で彼をよく見かける。
Eki de kare o yoku mikakeru.
I often see him at the station.
あの店で見かけたよ。
Ano mise de mikaketa yo.
I spotted her at that shop.
⚖️ 見る is intentional looking; 見かける is accidental catching sight of something.
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