美しい場所
utsukushii basho
In Japanese, the phrase for "beautiful place" is 美しい場所 (utsukushii basho).
This phrase is used to describe a location that is visually pleasing or attractive. When using adjectives like 美しい, 素敵な or キレイな to describe a location, they are placed directly before the nouns they modify.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective 美しい (utsukushii) directly modifies the noun 場所 (basho) to mean 'beautiful place'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use this phrase as the subject of a sentence, you often add the particle は after basho.
How do you pronounce it?
utsukushii basho
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese aesthetics, a 'beautiful place' is often associated with 侘寂 (wabi-sabi), where beauty is found in imperfection, asymmetry and decay.
- When visiting a 'beautiful place' like a shrine, Japanese people often use the phrase 空気がきれい (kūki ga kirei), meaning 'the air is beautiful' to describe the spiritual purity of the location.
- If a place is strikingly beautiful in a way that feels ephemeral, like falling cherry blossoms, Japanese speakers often use the word 趣がある (omomuki ga aru) instead of 美しい.
Examples in context
- 世界で最も美しい場所はどこですか。Where is the most beautiful place in the world?This sentence is useful for asking about the most beautiful place in the world using 美しい場所.Tatoeba #527686 by qahwa, translation #533100 by blay_paul
- この公園は本当に美しい場所ですね。This park is truly a beautiful place, isn't it?
- 富士山から見る夕日は最も美しい景色の一つです。The sunset viewed from Mount Fuji is one of the most beautiful sceneries.
- あのカフェは本当に素敵な場所だよ。That cafe is a really lovely place!
- 海の向こうに広がるキレイな景色を一緒に見に行きましょう。Let's go together to see the beautiful scenery across the sea.
- ここは本当に美しい場所ですね。Koko wa hontō ni utsukushii basho desu ne.This is a truly beautiful place, isn't it?
- 美しい場所へ旅行したいです。Utsukushii basho e ryokō shitai desu.I want to travel to a beautiful place.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are walking through a scenic park in Kyoto.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんは、ここをどう思いますか？Yui-san wa, koko o dō omoimasu ka?Yui, what do you think of this place?
- 結衣 Yuiとても美しい場所ですね、健太さん。Totemo utsukushii basho desu ne, Kenta-san.It is a very beautiful place, Kenta.
- 健太 Kenta景色が最高ですね。Keshiki ga saikō desu ne.The scenery is amazing.
- 結衣 Yuiはい、また来たいです。Hai, mata kitai desu.Yes, I want to come again.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
