Japanese word

眺め

Pronunciation

Romajinagame

Meaning

  • nounview

Example

窓からの眺めがとてもきれいです。mado ka ra no naga me ga to te mo ki re i de su

The view from the window is very beautiful.

Illustration for 眺め (view)

More examples

窓からの眺めがきれいです。mado ka ra no naga me ga ki re i de su

The view from the window is beautiful.

山の眺めを楽しみながら、昼ご飯を食べました。yama no naga me o tano shi mi na ga ra hiru go han o ta be ma shi ta

I ate lunch while enjoying the view of the mountains.

Core concept

Describes a scene spread out before the eyes, especially as seen from a particular place.

Common phrases

  • 眺めがいいnaga me ga i i

    have a good view

  • 眺めを楽しむnaga me o tano shi mu

    enjoy the view

  • 美しい眺めutsuku shi i naga me

    beautiful view

Similar words

景色keshiki: The natural or built surroundings visible from a place.
風景fūkei: A broad scene of land, buildings, or people seen as a whole.
見晴らしmiharashi: The extent of what can be seen from a place, especially when the view is open.

Definition in Japanese

目の前に広がって見える景色や、その見え方。me no mae ni hiro ga tte mi e ru keshiki ya so no mi e kata

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 眺め (nagame, "view") is formed from 眺める (nagameru, "to gaze at"), linking a visible scene to the act of gazing.

Usage tips

  • English view also means an opinion, but 眺め (nagame) normally refers to a visible scene seen from a particular place.

Other meanings

  • scenerynoun
  • outlooknoun

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