外観
Meanings
1
outward appearance; exterior; looks
Refers to the external look of a person, object, or building, often in contrast to inner qualities or substance.
This building has a very beautiful exterior.
You shouldn't judge people by their outward appearance alone.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の外観を保つto maintain the exterior appearance (of something)
The building is old, but it's regularly restored to maintain its exterior appearance.
- 外観を損なうto spoil the (exterior) appearance
The graffiti is spoiling the building's appearance.
- 外観が似ているto look similar (in exterior appearance)
These two products look similar, but their performance is completely different.
- 外観からは〈事〉が分からないyou can't tell something just from the exterior appearance
You can't tell the internal condition just from the exterior appearance.
- 外観を確認するto inspect/check the exterior appearance
We check the product's exterior appearance before shipping.