Japanese Conversation · Level 57
75 words
Japanese word
夜景
Pronunciation
Romajiyakei
Meaning
- nounnight view
Example
この丘から美しい夜景が見えます。ko no oka ka ra utsuku shi i ya kei ga mi e ma su
A beautiful night view can be seen from this hill.
More examples
雨上がりの夜景は、空気が澄んでいて特に鮮やかです。ame a ga ri no ya kei wa kū ki ga su n de i te toku ni aza ya ka de su
The night view looks especially vivid after rain because the air is clear.
Core concept
Describes scenery seen at night, especially illuminated streets and buildings that stand out against the darkness.
Common phrases
夜景が見えるya kei ga mi e ru
the night view is visible
夜景を見るya kei o mi ru
see the night view
夜景を眺めるya kei o naga me ru
admire the night view
夜景を楽しむya kei o tano shi mu
enjoy the night view
夜景を一望するya kei o ichi bō su ru
take in the panoramic night view
Definition in Japanese
夜に見える景色。特に、街の明かりなどが暗がりに浮かんで見える景色。yoru ni mi e ru keshiki toku ni machi no a ka ri na do ga kura ga ri ni u ka n de mi e ru keshiki
Word origin
The noun 夜景 (yakei, "night scenery") combines 夜 (ya, "night") and 景 (kei, "scenery").
Usage tips
- The tourism phrase 日本三大夜景 (Nihon sandai yakei) means "Japan's three great night views," although it does not by itself name one universally fixed list.