Translation guide
How to express 'at a glance' in Japanese, covering quick visual assessments, immediate understanding, and summary overviews.
Describing the ability to see or understand something immediately upon looking.
The most common and natural way to say 'at a glance'. Literally 'with one look', it means instantly recognizing or understanding something upon seeing it.
彼は一目でその絵が偽物だと見抜いた。
He spotted the painting was a fake at a glance.
一目で彼女だとわかった。
I knew it was her at a glance.
Expressing that something is obvious or can be understood without detailed examination.
A simple, versatile phrase meaning 'just by looking'. Often used when something is self-evident.
見ただけで、それが高価だとわかった。
I could tell at a glance that it was expensive.
Referring to a brief summary or quick overview of information, like a chart or report.
Commonly used for charts, graphs, or summaries that are designed to be understood quickly. 'Understandable at a glance'.
このグラフは一目でわかるように作られている。
This graph is designed to be understood at a glance.
Emphasizes a brief, casual glance. 'Just by glancing at it'.
ちらっと見ただけで、何が起こったか理解した。
I understood what had happened at a glance.
A more literary or formal expression using the kanji for 'one glance'. Not common in everyday speech.
彼は一瞥しただけで状況を把握した。
He grasped the situation at a glance.
You can see the answer to this problem at a glance.
A casual, colloquial phrase meaning 'at a quick look'. Implies a fast, intuitive judgment.
パッと見て、本物かどうか判断するのは難しい。
It's hard to tell at a glance whether it's genuine.
A formal or written expression meaning 'at first sight' or 'at a glance'. Often used in analytical contexts.
一見して、その計画には問題があると感じた。
At a glance, I felt there was a problem with the plan.
A noun meaning 'overview' or 'general survey'. Used in titles or descriptions of summaries.
このレポートは業界の概観を提供する。
This report provides an overview of the industry at a glance.
A 'quick reference chart' or 'at-a-glance table'. Used for practical, condensed information like schedules or price lists.
料金の早見表をウェブサイトに載せてください。
Please put a fee schedule at a glance on the website.