English–Japanese

“horizon” in Japanese

Japanese

Also水平線 (suiheisen)

Pronunciation

Romajichiheisen

Example

太陽が地平線の向こうに沈みます。tai yō ga chi hei sen no mu kō ni shizu mi ma su

The sun sets beyond the horizon.

Illustration for 地平線 (horizon)

How to say “horizon” in Japanese

“Horizon” in Japanese is 地平線 (chiheisen).

Refers to the apparent line separating the sky from the land or sea in the distance.

Full entry for 地平線: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 地平線

雲の切れ間から地平線が見えます。kumo no ki re ma ka ra chi hei sen ga mi e ma su

The horizon can be seen through a break in the clouds.

Tips for using 地平線

  • In the expression on the horizon, horizon can mean something that is likely to happen soon, not only the distant boundary in a landscape.

Other Japanese words for “horizon”

海の向こうに水平線が見えます。umi no mu kō ni sui hei sen ga mi e ma su

I can see the horizon beyond the sea.

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