景色
keshiki[ke̞ɕi̥kʲi]
The Japanese word for "view" is 景色 (keshiki).
The word 景色 is used to refer to something to look at. If you are specifically talking about a mountain view, you can say 山の景色. You might also encounter 観点 when referring to a "point of view".
Meaning: to look at (verb)
Which one should you use?
The term 展望 is used to emphasize a broader or panoramic view and is often used in formal settings.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
keshiki
Did you know?
- While 景色 describes a view, Japanese has a specific concept called 借景 (shakkei) or 'borrowed scenery'. This is a gardening technique where a distant mountain or temple is framed to look like part of the private garden.
- When people visit a scenic spot, they often use the verb 堪能する (tannō suru) with 景色. This means to 'fully enjoy' or 'sate one's appetite' for the view, treating the sight like a feast.
- The word 景色 shares its root with 気色, a term used to describe a person's mood or the 'air' of a situation. In its earliest usage, it referred more to the atmosphere of a scene than the physical sight.
Examples in context
- 見事な景色だ。The view is breathtaking.This sentence is useful for describing a breathtaking view using 景色.Tatoeba #11158498 by small_snow, translation #6882549 by kaiperkins271
- 頂上からの景色は最高だね。The view from the summit is very nice.This sentence is useful for expressing how nice a view is from a summit using 景色.Tatoeba #894618 by bunbuku, translation #896055 by Scott
- これはアルプス山脈の景色です。This is a view of the Alps.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific view of the Alps using 景色.Tatoeba #10367088 by bunbuku, translation #55969 by CK
- 「この場所から見る海の景色は絶景です。」The view of the sea from this place is magnificent.
- 「このホテルの屋上からの展望は素晴らしいです。」The view from the rooftop of this hotel is wonderful.
- 「公園の風景を楽しんで散歩しました。」I enjoyed a walk while appreciating the park's view.
- 「山の頂上からの見晴らしは最高でした！」The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic!
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are looking out of a hotel window.
- 陽太 Yotaここからの景色はいいですね。Koko kara no keshiki wa ii desu ne.The view from here is nice, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misaki本当だ。すごくきれい！Hontou da. Sugoku kirei!You're right. It's so beautiful!
- 陽太 Yota夜の景色も楽しみだね。Yoru no keshiki mo tanoshimi da ne.I'm looking forward to the night view, too.
- 美咲 Misakiうん、きっとロマンチックだよ。Un, kitto romanchikku da yo.Yeah, I'm sure it will be romantic.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 景色, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
