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景観 (けいかん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
scenery ; landscape ; view
Refers to a broad, often aesthetically appreciated view of natural or urban surroundings. Common in contexts like city planning, tourism, and photography.
けい
観かん
を
守まも
る
ため
に
高たか
い
建たて
物もの
は
禁きん
止し
さ
れ
て
いる
。
Tall buildings are prohibited to preserve the landscape.
Kanji 観 outlook, look, appearance Similar words 景色けしき 景色 is a more everyday word for a view or scene, while 景観 often implies a broader, more formal or aesthetic appreciation of the overall landscape.
風ふう 景けい 風景 is similar to 景観 but can also refer to a scene or spectacle in a more general sense, including figurative uses (e.g., 日常の風景). 景観 is more strictly about the visual aspect of a place.
Etymology Compound of 景 (scene, view) and 観 (appearance, look). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys the idea of a scenic view or landscape.
