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How to Say ‘I am looking; I am considering’ in Japanese

見ています

mi te i masu

[mee teh ee mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: 見ています can mean more than literally am looking at; in job talk it often means am considering or am exploring. You'll hear this kind of softer wording a lot in professional conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

見

[mee]

look; view

The verb stem of 見る, meaning to look at, check, or consider.

Example

求人票を見ながら条件を比べました。

I compared conditions while looking at job listings.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

Connects the main verb to the helper form that shows ongoing action.

Example

資料を見て質問を考えました。

I looked at the materials and thought of questions.

い

[ee]

be; ongoing state part

Part of ています, which expresses an ongoing action or current habit.

Example

いろいろな会社を調べているところです。

I am in the process of researching various companies.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

Makes the sentence polite and appropriate for professional settings.

Example

面談ではますを使うと印象が良いです。

In interviews, using the polite ending gives a good impression.

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