Translation guide
Expressing a wide perspective, overview, or big-picture understanding in Japanese.
Referring to a general summary or overall perspective, not focusing on details.
The most common and natural way to say 'broad view' in the sense of an overall picture or full scope of something.
First, I'll explain the broad view of the project.
Literally 'big-picture perspective', used when emphasizing a strategic or high-level viewpoint.
From a broad view, this problem seems small.
A somewhat formal or literary term meaning 'bird's-eye view' or 'overlooking the whole'. Often used in written contexts.
This map gives a broad view of the city.
Having a broad, inclusive, or tolerant way of looking at things.
A physically wide view of a landscape or scenery.
全体像 (zentai-zō) is the most neutral and common for 'overall picture'. 大局 (taikyoku) is more abstract and strategic, often used in phrases like 大局を見る (see the big picture).
The direct translation '広い眺め' (hiroi nagame) is not idiomatic for abstract uses. Use 全体像 or 広い視野 instead.
このホテルからは街のパノラマが見える。
You can see a broad view of the city from this hotel.