This is the 1469th most frequent Japanese word.
見かけ
Appearance; outward look.
In this sentence, '見かけ' is used to mean 'to happen to see or notice someone or something.' It conveys a sense of catching sight of someone or something by chance.
彼を駅で見かけました。
I saw him at the station.
Here, '見かけ' means 'to occasionally see or encounter someone or something.' It suggests observing something, often unexpectedly.
最近は珍しい鳥を見かけることがあります。
Recently, I come across rare birds occasionally.
In this example, '見かけ' refers to 'appearance' or 'outward looks.' It's used to describe the visual impression one makes upon observation.