見晴らし

みはらし
Alternative writings: 見晴し, 見はらし
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1

A (scenic) view; an outlook or prospect — the ability to see far into the distance.

Noun

Examples

この丘は見晴らしが良く、町全体が見渡せる。

This hill has a great view; you can see the whole town.

朝、見晴らしの良いカフェでコーヒーを飲んだ。

In the morning I had coffee at a café with a nice view.

天気が良ければ、山頂からの見晴らしは最高だ。

If the weather is good, the view from the summit is superb.

2

A viewing platform or overlook (abbreviation of 見晴らし台).

NounAbbreviation

Examples

公園の見晴らし(見晴らし台)に登って写真を撮った。

We climbed the park's overlook and took pictures.

見晴らしは工事のため当分使えないそうだ。

I heard the viewing platform will be closed for a while due to construction.

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