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How to say "View" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "view", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
見晴らし
みはらし (miharashi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
展望
てんぼう (tenbō)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "view" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 見晴らし and 展望.
In Japanese, 見晴らし (みはらし (miharashi)) is typically associated with "view, prospect, outlook" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the extent or quality of the view from a particular location, often implying a wide and unobstructed view, especially from a high place. It is a noun..
On the other hand, 展望 (てんぼう (tenbō)) maps to "view, outlook, prospect, perspective (on the future)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Can refer to a physical view from a high place, or more abstractly, a future outlook or prospect.. A literal translation of "view" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "見晴らし"
この部屋からの見晴らしは素晴らしい。
The view from this room is magnificent.
Bilingual Context for "展望"
その展望台からは素晴らしい景色が見える。将来の展望が開けた。
A wonderful view can be seen from that observatory. Prospects for the future have opened up.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この部屋からの ＿＿＿ は素晴らしい。" (Meaning: "The view from this room is magnificent.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "見晴らし" fits here because it means "view, prospect, outlook" in the context of: "The view from this room is magnificent.". "展望" represents "view, outlook, prospect, perspective (on the future)".