English Dictionary

see the light

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic, religious) To undergo a spiritual conversion. / (idiomatic) To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

日本語の意味

(イディオム, 宗教的) 精神的な回心、あるいは宗教的覚醒を経験すること。 / (イディオム) 突然の洞察によって、それまで理解していなかった事柄を理解すること。

After months of doubt, he finally began to see the light and devoted himself to the church.

数か月の迷いの末、彼はついに信仰に目覚めて教会に身を捧げた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, religious) To undergo a spiritual conversion.

Once I was lost in darkness, but now I have seen the light.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

Finally, near the end of the meeting, John saw the light and withdrew his objections.

意味（3）

(idiomatic) To come into the world or to public notice.

His book never saw the light.

sees the light （ present singular third-person ）

seeing the light （ participle present ）

saw the light （ past ）

seen the light （ participle past ）