let me see

Phrase

broadly

(set phrase) Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.

Japanese Meaning

（会話中に）少し考える時間を表すフィラー表現。実際に考えや検討を行っていることを示すが、相手に発言を促すものではない。 / 話の流れの中で、暫く頭の中で考えていることを示す、口語的な表現。

let me see, I think we have enough ingredients to make the recipe tonight.

えーと、今夜そのレシピを作るのに材料は十分にありそうです。

Sense（1）

(set phrase) Used as a filled pause to indicating thinking or pondering, not inviting hearer to participate.

Now, let me see. When did you want the appointment?

Sense（2）

Let me see if I can find that book for you.

Sense（3）

(by extension) Used to indicate incredulity; wait a minute; hold on

Let me see if I understood you correctly.

Sense（4）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see let, me, see.

[…] Eric stepped in front of Shala, unaware that he was blocking her view. […]

“Let me see,” Shala demanded, trying to peer around him.