English–Japanese
“sight” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōkei
Example
美しい光景に感動しました。utsuku shi i kō kei ni kan dō shi ma shi ta
I was moved by the beautiful sight.
How to say “sight” in Japanese
“Sight” in Japanese is 光景 (kōkei).
Centers on what appears before the eyes as a distinct scene, whether beautiful, striking, or ordinary.
Example sentences with 光景
旅行中に見た光景を写真に残しました。ryo kō chū ni mi ta kō kei o sha shin ni noko shi ma shi ta
I took a picture of the scene I saw during my trip.
Tips for using 光景
- In everyday Japanese, 光景 (kōkei) often describes a scene that stands out, such as a beautiful or unusual sight, rather than the simple act of looking.