Radio Eikaiwa 122-I can see that.

#RadioEikaiwa #RadioEikaiwa122 #BasicVerbs

## Slides

## Speaker notes

### The Vector of Perception

[ LOOK ] - Intentional Vector
(Subject) ----[Attention Beam]----> [Object]
  "I am searching for the keys."

[ SEE ] - Involuntary Inflow
(Subject) <---[Light/Data Flow]--- [Object]
  "Suddenly, I saw the keys on the table."

### Image Schemas: The Trajectory of Information

### The Supervision Loop

      [ SUBJECT ]
         /   \
        /     \  (Continuous Visual Loop)
       V       \
   [ TASK ] <---'
"I will see (keep eyes on) to it (the task)."

Key Takeaways

1. Passive vs. Active: "See" is a gift from the world to the eye; "Look" is a task from the eye to the world.

2. Cognitive Metaphor: "I see" = "The idea is now in my mental light." Understanding is grounded in vision.

3. Social Periphery: "Seeing someone" implies they are a persistent figure in your visual/social field.

4. The "To" Bridge: Adding "to" shifts the verb from "noticing" to "ensuring/handling."

5. Stative Reality: We don't "do" seeing; we "experience" it.

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## Examples

## Key terms

## References

## Textbook

• "Sentence of the Day"

  • I can see that.

• The visual verb 'see' has a much deeper range of meaning compared to 'look' or 'watch'.

• 'See' means 'to be visible.' It expresses that the subject is capturing a visual image. It is not a voluntary action like 'look,' but rather the sensation of a stimulus coming from the other side and entering your mind.

• The 'see' in today's sentence means 'to understand.' Because 'understanding' is also a sensation of something entering your mind, 'see' is used. In Japanese as well, 'mieru' (to be visible) and 'wakaru' (to understand) are closely related, as in phrases like 'I can't see what you're saying.'

  • I see.

  • As you can see

• The difference in sensation between 'see' and 'look' is significant. While 'see' involves receiving an image, 'look' carries the nuance of the action of turning your eyes toward something. They are completely different sensations.

### Example Sentences

• Can you see that mountain?

  • Let's start with the basic meaning of 'see' as 'to be visible.' 'Can see' is an expression that means you are able to see, or that you are receiving that situation. For verbs like 'see' where the stimulus comes from the other side, the combination with 'can' is frequently used.

• I can see it coming.

  • 'I can see it coming'—from there, this is a frequently used phrase meaning 'it is obvious that it will happen' or 'I expected that to happen.'

  • The 'see' meaning 'to be visible' also connects to 'being able to imagine the possibility of a future situation.'

• I saw Ken in Shibuya.

  • When you 'meet' someone, you 'see' them, right? 'Meet' is used when you are properly meeting, such as by appointment or face-to-face. 'See' is a looser term for 'meeting' that includes simply catching a glimpse of someone. Also, this verb is used to mean 'dating,' as in 'Are you seeing Ken?'

• See what time the next bus arrives.

  • The word 'see' means 'to take in information.' It is closely linked to recognition and mental activity. Here, it does not just mean 'to look,' but 'to look and confirm.'

• I'll see to everything.

  • 'See to' means 'to handle' or 'to arrange.' It is a phrase used when you check something and take action if necessary.

## A Situation of story

• Miss. Jessica: 32 years old, she is an assistant of Professor Peacock.

• Prof. Peacock: 52 years old, he is a good professor in Archeology.

### precondition and dialogues

Professor Peacock, an archaeologist, and Jessica are examining photos of a statue discovered on the seabed. It seems they are making full use of AI.

Jessica: Okay, Professor, I have the AI results.

Peacock: That didn't take much time at all.

Jessica: That's the beauty of AI. It's very fast.

Peacock: I can see that. So, who does our undersea statue look like?

Jessica: The English writer Jane Austen and…Florence Nightingale.

Peacock: Really? I don't see the resemblance.

Jessica: They have very common faces.

Peacock: Wait…now I see who it looks like the most.

Jessica: Who?

Peacock: One of my students: Roxy.

Jessica: Hmm, I can see that too. Well, I suppose AI can't solve everything.