景勝
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
picturesque scenery; place of scenic beauty
Refers to natural landscapes or views that are exceptionally beautiful; often used in travel guides and official designations.
This area is known as a place of scenic beauty.
I set out on a journey to visit scenic spots.
2
advantageous position; strategic location
Only when written 形勝
Rare, literary use referring to a location with natural defensive or strategic advantages; restricted to the kanji form 形勝.
The castle was built in a strategically advantageous location.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉は景勝の地として知られるa place is known as a spot of scenic beauty
This hot spring town is known as a place of scenic beauty.
- 景勝を誇るto boast scenic beauty
That island boasts beautiful scenery.
- 景勝に恵まれるto be blessed with scenic beauty
This region is blessed with beautiful scenery.
Expressions
- 景勝の地place of scenic beauty; picturesque place; beauty spot