How to Say ‘Go to see’ in Japanese
見に行く
みにいく
💬 Usage Tip: [見に行く] (mi ni i-ku) combines 'see' and 'go', a phrase often used for events like movies.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Going to the cinema is a popular weekend activity in Japan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
見み
[mi]
to see
To watch, view something.
映画を見に行く。
To go to watch a movie.
にに
[ni]
for
Indicates purpose or direction.
図書館に行きます。
Going to the library.
行くいく
[iku]
to go
To move to another place.
公園に行きます。
I will go to the park.
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