fine view; beautiful sight; aesthetic appearance
Refers to the visual beauty or pleasing appearance of a scene, building, or landscape. Often used in contexts like city planning, architecture, or tourism.
この公園は美観を損ねる建物がない。
This park has no buildings that spoil its beautiful appearance.
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To preserve the city's aesthetic appearance, the colors of signs are restricted.
aesthetic district; scenic zone
Compound of 美 (beauty) and 観 (view, appearance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the early 20th century in formal writing.