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偉観 (いかん, ikan) Japanese meaning: magnificent sight | Kotomora

偉い観かん

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Meanings

1

magnificent sight; grand spectacle; spectacular view

A somewhat literary noun for an impressive, grand, or spectacular sight, often used for natural scenery or large-scale displays.

富ふ士じ山さんの頂ちょう上じょうから見みた日ひの出ではまさに偉い観かんだった。
The sunrise seen from the summit of Mt. Fuji was truly a magnificent sight.

Kanji

偉admirable, greatness, remarkable
観outlook, look, appearance

Related words

壮そう観かん
壮観 is more common and neutral for 'spectacular view'; 偉観 is rarer and more literary, emphasizing grandeur and impressiveness.
絶ぜっ景けい
絶景 is the everyday word for 'superb view'; 偉観 is more formal and less frequent.

Etymology

Compound of 偉 (great, grand) and 観 (sight, view). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'magnificent sight'.

その滝たきは訪おとずれる者ものすべてを圧あっ倒とうする偉い観かんである。

The waterfall is a grand spectacle that overwhelms all who visit.