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How to Say ‘I'm looking broadly.’ in Japanese

広く見ています。

hiroku mi te i masu

[hee-roh-koo mee teh ee mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: Here 見ています means considering/exploring, not just using your eyes. 広く adds the idea of keeping options open, as in 業界を広く見ています。

Phrase Breakdown

広く

hiroku

[hee-roh-koo]

broadly; widely

Shows that you are keeping your options open and not focusing too narrowly.

Example

転職先は広く考えたいと思っています。

I want to consider a wide range of possible next jobs.

見ています

mi te i masu

am looking; am considering

見ています here means “am looking at / considering” as part of an ongoing action.

Example

いろいろ見ています。

I’m looking at various things.

Words in this phrase

見

[mee]

look; view

The main verb meaning to look at or consider in this context.

Example

募集要項を見てから応募しました。

I applied after looking at the job requirements.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

Links the verb to the ongoing polite expression.

Example

会社を見て決める人も多いです。

Many people decide after looking at the company.

い

[ee]

be; ongoing state part

Shows the action is in progress or part of your current approach.

Example

条件を比べている最中です。

I am in the middle of comparing conditions.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

Common polite ending used in interviews and formal discussion.

Example

丁寧に話すためにますを使っています。

I use the polite ending in order to speak courteously.

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