JLPT · Level 67
45 words
Japanese word
見晴らし
Pronunciation
Romajimiharashi
Meaning
- nounview
Example
山の上は見晴らしがよいです。yama no ue wa mi ha ra shi ga yo i de su
The view from the top of the mountain is good.
More examples
見晴らしのよい席なら、遠くの山まで見えます。mi ha ra shi no yo i seki na ra tō ku no yama ma de mi e ma su
From a seat with a good view, you can see distant mountains.
Core concept
Describes how widely and clearly the surrounding scene can be seen from a particular place.
Common phrases
見晴らしのよいmi ha ra shi no yo i
with a good view
見晴らしがきくmi ha ra shi ga ki ku
have a clear view
Similar words
眺めnagame: A scene or view seen from a particular place.
眺望chōbō: A wide view of the surrounding area, often seen from a high or open place.
展望tenbō: A broad view extending over a distant area.
Definition in Japanese
ある場所から広く見渡せる景色や、その見え方。a ru ba sho ka ra hiro ku mi wata se ru keshiki ya so no mi e kata
Word origin
見晴らし (miharashi, "view") is the noun form of 見晴らす (miharasu, "to look out over"), combining 見る (miru, "to see") with 晴らす (harasu, "to clear or open up").
Usage tips
- In travel descriptions, 見晴らし (miharashi) often describes the openness of a location's view rather than one specific scene.
Other meanings
- outlooknoun
Related words
- 見晴らすmiharasuoverlookverb