Meaning

Primary

Landscape

Alternatives

Cityscape, Scenery

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Quite the scene, this view is. So what you're looking at is a landscape. This often refers to a cityscape or the general scenery of an area.

This is a formal word that’s commonly used in the context of urban planning or environmental design.

Reading

けいかん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 景観法

    landscape law

    景観づくり

    landscaping

Context Sentences

ドイツには、景観を大切にしている町が多い。

Many towns in Germany value their cityscapes.

あーあ、あれじゃあ、せっかくの景観が台無しだね。

Oh, that's going to ruin the scenery, isn't it?

私は京都の景観がとても好きです。

I really like Kyoto’s scenery.

京都では、景観を守るための条例が定められています。

In Kyoto, an ordinance has been established to protect the cityscape.

この市の自治体は景観計画をきちんと立てています。

The local government of this city has a solid landscape plan.

Kanji Composition