Translation guide
A wide, unbroken view of a landscape or scene, often from a high point. In Japanese, expressed through nouns for scenic views, descriptive phrases, and specific terms for panoramic photographs or paintings.
Describing a broad, sweeping view of a landscape, city, or natural scenery, typically from an elevated point.
Referring to a photograph, painting, or digital image that captures a wide, elongated view, often with a wide aspect ratio.
Metaphorical use: a complete or broad survey of a subject, situation, or field.
眺望 (chōbō) is more formal and often used in written descriptions or real estate. 見晴らし (miharashi) is casual and common in everyday conversation. Both mean a wide view, but 眺望 carries a sense of refined scenery.
この部屋は眺望が良い。
This room has a fine view (formal).
あの公園は見晴らしがいいね。
That park has a nice open view, doesn't it? (casual)
While パノラマ is understood, it's primarily associated with scenic vistas or photography. For a comprehensive overview of a topic, 概観 or 全体像 are more natural choices.
Direct loanword from English, commonly understood for a wide scenic view, especially in travel contexts or photography.
山頂からのパノラマは息をのむほど美しかった。
The panorama from the mountaintop was breathtakingly beautiful.
Formal noun meaning 'view' or 'prospect', often used for expansive scenic views from high places like observatories or mountain tops.
このホテルからは素晴らしい眺望が楽しめます。
You can enjoy a wonderful panorama from this hotel.
Common word for a wide, unobstructed view, often used in everyday speech. Implies a clear, open vista.
丘の上は見晴らしがいい。
The hilltop has a great panorama.
Means 'superb view' or 'magnificent scenery', often used to emphasize the beauty of a panoramic landscape.
ここからの夕日の絶景は忘れられない。
The panoramic sunset view from here is unforgettable.
Emphatic form meaning 'grand panorama', used in travel brochures or dramatic descriptions.
展望台からは大パノラマが広がっている。
A grand panorama spreads out from the observation deck.
Standard term for a panoramic photograph. Combines the loanword with 'photo'.
スマホでパノラマ写真を撮るのは簡単だ。
Taking a panorama photo with a smartphone is easy.
Literally 'full-view photo', used for photographs that capture an entire scene or building in one wide shot.
この全景写真には街全体が写っている。
This panorama photo shows the entire town.
Refers to a panoramic painting or drawing, often historical or artistic.
博物館に古いパノラマ画が展示されている。
An old panorama painting is exhibited in the museum.
Noun meaning 'overview' or 'general survey', used for summarizing a broad topic.
この本は日本史の概観を提供している。
This book provides a panorama of Japanese history.
Means 'overall picture' or 'big picture', used to describe a comprehensive understanding of a situation.
まず問題の全体像を把握しましょう。
First, let's grasp the panorama of the problem.
The loanword can also be used metaphorically, but it's less common than the native terms.
この小説は現代社会のパノラマを描いている。
This novel depicts a panorama of modern society.