noun
sweeping view; boundless expanse
A yojijukugo describing an unobstructed, panoramic view stretching far into the distance. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
山頂からは一望千里の景色が広がっていた。
From the mountaintop, a sweeping view stretched out boundlessly.
絶景 refers to a superb or magnificent view in general, while 一望千里 emphasizes the vast, unbroken expanse of the scenery.
A yojijukugo composed of 一望 (one glance, sweeping view) and 千里 (a thousand ri, a great distance). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common four-character idiom pattern for describing vast landscapes.