見掛(みか)け

みかけ
noun
appearance; outward look
1. appearance; outward look
how something or someone appears on the surface, often implying it may differ from reality
見掛(みか)けによらず優(やさ)しい人(ひと)だ。
He's a kind person, despite appearances.
見掛(みか)けは怖(こわ)いが心(こころ)は温(あたた)かい。
He looks scary, but he has a warm heart.
見掛(みか)けだけで人(ひと)を判断(はんだん)してはいけない。
You shouldn't judge people by appearances alone.

USAGE:

  • 見掛(みか)けによらず (contrary to appearances)
  • 見掛(みか)けは〜 (in appearance...)
  • 見掛(みか)けだけ (only in appearance)
  • 見掛(みか)け倒(だお)し (all show, no substance)

NUANCE:
Often implies a contrast between appearance and reality. The phrase 見掛(みか)けによらず is very common and means "contrary to what you'd expect from their appearance."

RELATED:

  • 外見(がいけん) (outward appearance - more formal)
  • 見(み)た目(め) (visual appearance)
  • 容姿(ようし) (physical appearance)
general
Added 2026.1.25 17:29
08000/08214_mikake