視野
Meanings
1
Refers to the area that can be seen at one time, especially in phrases such as 視野に入る, 視野から消える, and 視野が広い・狭い in a physical sense.
The fog narrowed my field of vision.
Suddenly, a child came into view.
2
outlook; horizons; perspective
Figurative use for the range of things one can consider or understand; common in expressions such as 視野を広げる and 広い視野で見る.
Studying abroad broadened my horizons.
We need to think about the problem from a broader perspective.
Usage patterns
- 〈物・事〉が視野に入るfor something to come into one's field of vision or range of consideration
The mountain peak came into view in the distance.
- 視野が広い／狭いto have a broad or narrow field of vision or outlook
He's a broad-minded person who accepts a variety of opinions.
- 視野を広げるto broaden one's outlook or horizons
Studying abroad became a great opportunity to broaden my horizons.
- 〈物・事〉が視野から消えるfor something to disappear from one's field of vision
The ship disappeared from view in the fog.