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.
This park has no buildings that spoil its beautiful appearance.
街の美観を守るために、看板の色が制限されている。
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.