Translation guide
In English, 'farsightedness' can refer to a vision condition (hyperopia) or the ability to plan for the future. This guide covers both meanings and how to express them naturally in Japanese.
Describing the eye condition where distant objects are seen clearly but near objects are blurry.
Describing the quality of being able to anticipate future needs or problems.
Farsightedness (遠視) is the opposite of nearsightedness (近視, きんし). Make sure to use the correct term depending on whether distant or near vision is affected.
先見の明 is a set phrase often used to praise someone's foresight, while 先見性 is a more analytical term for the quality of farsightedness, commonly used in business or criticism.
I'm farsighted, so I have trouble seeing things up close.
A more formal or written way to state that someone is farsighted.
彼は遠視であることが判明した。
It turned out that he is farsighted.
Attributive form meaning 'farsighted' (e.g., farsighted person).
遠視の人は老眼になりやすいと言われている。
It's said that farsighted people are prone to presbyopia.
Literally 'farsightedness' in the sense of foresight. A common set phrase meaning the ability to foresee the future.
彼の先見の明には感心する。
I'm impressed by his farsightedness.
A noun meaning 'foresight' or 'farsightedness' as a quality. Often used in business or analytical contexts.
この計画には先見性が欠けている。
This plan lacks farsightedness.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the ability to see ahead'. Natural in conversation.
リーダーには先を見通す力が必要だ。
Leaders need farsightedness.
A literary or formal term for farsighted planning or strategy. Rare in everyday speech.
彼は遠謀深慮の人だ。
He is a man of farsightedness and deep thought.