見かける, 目にする
to suddenly see something or someone, especially when you are looking for them
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• I managed to catch sight of the rare bird before it flew away.
珍しい鳥が飛び去る前に見かけることができた。
• She suddenly caught sight of her friend in the crowd.
彼女は突然、群衆の中に友達を見かけた。