Translation guide
The English word 'outlook' can refer to a view, a person's general attitude, or a future prospect. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
A scenic view from a particular place, or the way a place looks out onto something.
General word for a view or scenery, often from a window or high place.
A person's general way of thinking about life, the future, or a situation.
What is expected to happen in the future, especially in economic or weather contexts.
眺め (nagame) is the most common word for a view from a specific spot, like a room or hill. 景色 (keshiki) refers to scenery in general, often natural landscapes. 展望 (tenbou) implies a wide, sweeping view and is more formal.
このホテルは海の眺めが良い。
This hotel has a good view of the ocean.
北海道の景色は美しい。
The scenery of Hokkaido is beautiful.
この部屋からの眺めは最高だ。
The view from this room is fantastic.
Scenery or landscape, often used for natural views.
窓から美しい景色が見える。
You can see a beautiful view from the window.
Panoramic view or vista, often used in formal contexts or for sweeping views.
山頂からの展望は素晴らしい。
The outlook from the summit is wonderful.
Way of thinking; the most common and neutral way to express one's outlook on life or a topic.
彼は前向きな考え方をしている。
He has a positive outlook.
One's view of life or philosophy of life; more philosophical than 考え方.
彼女の人生観はとても楽観的だ。
Her outlook on life is very optimistic.
Perspective or way of looking at things; often used with modifiers like 前向きな (positive) or 悲観的な (pessimistic).
物事を前向きな見方で捉える。
Take a positive outlook on things.
Worldview; used for broader philosophical or cultural outlooks.
彼の世界観は独特だ。
His outlook on the world is unique.
Outlook or forecast; used for economic, business, or general future prospects.
経済の見通しは明るくない。
The economic outlook is not bright.
Expectation or forecast; often used in weather or market contexts.
明日の天気の予想は雨だ。
The weather outlook for tomorrow is rain.
Outlook or prospect; often used in formal reports about the future of an industry or field.
業界の展望について話し合った。
We discussed the outlook for the industry.
Future prospects or outlook; often used in economic contexts.
先行きが不透明だ。
The outlook is uncertain.
From the observation deck, you can overlook the whole town.
見通し (mitooshi) is the most general term for future outlook, often used in business and economics. 予想 (yosou) is more like a prediction or forecast, common in weather and sports. 展望 (tenbou) is formal and used for long-term prospects.
来年の売上見通しを立てる。
We make a sales outlook for next year.
天気予想によると、明日は晴れだ。
According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.
この技術の将来展望は明るい。
The future outlook for this technology is bright.
From the observation deck, you can overlook the whole town.
見通し (mitooshi) is the most general term for future outlook, often used in business and economics. 予想 (yosou) is more like a prediction or forecast, common in weather and sports. 展望 (tenbou) is formal and used for long-term prospects.
来年の売上見通しを立てる。
We make a sales outlook for next year.
天気予想によると、明日は晴れだ。
According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.
この技術の将来展望は明るい。
The future outlook for this technology is bright.