noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to the outward appearance or visual impression of something. Often used in compounds like 外観 (external appearance) or 美観 (aesthetic appearance).
この建物は外観が美しい。
This building has a beautiful exterior.
満開の桜は壮観だった。
The cherry blossoms in full bloom were a magnificent sight.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
observation meditation
Buddhist term referring to a form of meditation involving focused observation, often of the mind or phenomena. Technical use within Buddhist contexts.
観の修行は仏教の重要な実践の一つです。
The practice of observation meditation is one of the important practices in Buddhism.
noun, used as a suffix
outlook on ...; view of ...
Productive suffix forming nouns that express a particular perspective, philosophy, or way of viewing something. Examples: 人生観 (outlook on life), 世界観 (worldview), 価値観 (values).
彼は独特の人生観を持っている。
He has a unique outlook on life.