Meaning

Primary

Spectacular View

Alternatives

Stunning View, Superb View

Word Type

noun

Explanation

All good things are fleeting. When a scene in front of you dies out, it is gone. But, it was beautiful, it was amazing, it was a spectacular view.

Reading

ぜっけい
  • 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

  • 絶景を見る

    to see spectacular views

    絶景をながめる

    to gaze at spectacular views

    絶景を楽しむ

    to enjoy spectacular views

Context Sentences

もうすぐ絶景ポイントですよ!

We are almost at the spectacular viewpoint!

山の上から、絶景を見るのが楽しみです。

I'm looking forward to seeing the spectacular view from the top of the mountain.

展望台からは、予想以上に素晴らしい絶景が広がっていました。

From the observation deck, the view was even more spectacular than expected.

世界の息を飲むような絶景をたくさん紹介している有名なFacebookページがあります。

There is a famous facebook page that introduces lots of stunning views from around the world.

Kanji Composition