見抜(みぬ)く

みぬく
verb (godan, transitive)
to see through; to detect
1. to see through; to perceive the truth
To recognize or understand someone's true nature, intentions, or a hidden truth that others might miss.
彼女(かのじょ)は嘘(うそ)を見抜(みぬ)くのが得意(とくい)だ。
She's good at seeing through lies.
先生(せんせい)は生徒(せいと)の才能(さいのう)を見抜(みぬ)いた。
The teacher recognized the student's talent.
問題(もんだい)の本質(ほんしつ)を見抜(みぬ)くことが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It's important to see through to the essence of the problem.
2. to detect; to discern
To identify something that is concealed or not immediately apparent, such as a lie, disguise, or underlying problem.
彼女(かのじょ)は嘘(うそ)を見抜(みぬ)くのが得意(とくい)だ。
She's good at seeing through lies.

CONJUGATION:

  • 見抜(みぬ)く → 見抜(みぬ)かない (negative)
  • 見抜(みぬ)く → 見抜(みぬ)いて (te-form)
  • 見抜(みぬ)く → 見抜(みぬ)いた (past)

FORMATION:
Compound verb: 見(み)る (to see) + 抜(ぬ)く (through, completely)

The ～抜(ぬ)く pattern indicates seeing or doing something completely or thoroughly.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 嘘(うそ)を見抜(みぬ)く - to see through a lie
  • 本心(ほんしん)を見抜(みぬ)く - to see someone's true feelings
  • 正体(しょうたい)を見抜(みぬ)く - to see through someone's disguise
  • 策略(さくりゃく)を見抜(みぬ)く - to see through a scheme

TRANSITIVITY:
Transitive verb. Takes を for the object being seen through.

Related Words

Related: 見(み)る (to see)
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Added 2026.1.18 22:10 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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