美しい景色
utsukushii keshiki
The English phrase "beautiful scenery" is expressed in Japanese as 美しい景色 (utsukushii keshiki).
美しい景色 is used to describe a view of natural features that is visually pleasing.
Which one should you use?
While 景色 (keshiki) refers to the scenery or the view itself, the term 風景 (fūkei) is a more literary or artistic way to refer to a landscape or scenery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 美しい (utsukushii) directly modifies the noun 景色 (keshiki) without the need for a particle between them.
How do you pronounce it?
utsukushii keshiki
Did you know?
- Japanese has a concept called 借景 (shakkei) or 'borrowed scenery', where a garden is designed to make a distant mountain or building look like part of the private yard.
- A view is often considered more aesthetically pleasing if it embodies 侘寂 (wabi-sabi), a concept valuing imperfection, transience, and the weathered beauty of nature.
- The term 景色 (keshiki) is derived from words meaning 'season' and 'color', implying that a view is defined by the changing colors of the time of year.
Examples in context
- この場所の美しい風景は忘れられません。The beautiful scenery of this place is unforgettable.
- この庭園の美しい景色は心を癒します。The beautiful scenery of this garden heals the soul.
- 君と一緒に見る美しい風景は最高だよ。The beautiful scenery we see together is the best!
- ここは美しい景色ですね。Koko wa utsukushii keshiki desu ne.The scenery is beautiful here, isn't it?
- 美しい景色を見たいです。Utsukushii keshiki o mitai desu.I want to see beautiful scenery.
- あの山からは美しい景色が見えます。Ano yama kara wa utsukushii keshiki ga miemasu.You can see beautiful scenery from that mountain.
Example conversation
Two friends are standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean.
- 陽葵 Himari本当に美しい景色ですね、大翔さん。Hontō ni utsukushii keshiki desu ne, Hiroto-san.It really is beautiful scenery, Hiroto.
- 大翔 Hirotoああ、陽葵さんもそう思いますか？Aa, Himari-san mo sō omoimasu ka?Ah, do you think so too, Himari?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、とても感動しました。Hai, totemo kandō shimashita.Yes, I am very moved.
- 大翔 Hirotoここは最高の場所ですね。Koko wa saikō no basho desu ne.This is the best place.
