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眺望 (ちょうぼう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

眺ちょう望ぼう

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

view; vista; panorama; outlook

Refers to a scenic or expansive view, often from a high vantage point. Slightly formal; common in travel writing, real estate, and descriptive prose.

このホテルの屋おく上じょうからは素す晴ばらしい眺ちょう望ぼうが楽たのしめます。
You can enjoy a wonderful view from the rooftop of this hotel.

山さん頂ちょうからの眺ちょう望ぼうは息いきをのむほど美うつくしかった。

The panorama from the mountaintop was breathtakingly beautiful.

Kanji

眺stare, watch, look at
望ambition, full moon, hope

Similar words

景色けしき
景色 is the general word for scenery or landscape, used in everyday conversation. 眺望 emphasizes a distant, sweeping view and is more formal.
展てん望ぼう
展望 also means a wide view or outlook, but is often used for future prospects or an observation deck. 眺望 focuses purely on the visual scene.

Etymology

Compound of 眺 (ちょう, 'to gaze, look out') and 望 (ぼう, 'to hope, view afar'). The kanji combination conveys the idea of looking out over a distant scene.