Refers to the outward appearance or visual impression of something. Often used in compounds like 外観 (external appearance) or 美観 (aesthetic appearance).
This building has a beautiful exterior.
Used for impressive or noteworthy sights, often in a grand or dramatic sense. Common in words like 壮観 (magnificent spectacle) or 奇観 (wondrous sight).
The cherry blossoms in full bloom were a magnificent sight.
observation meditation
Buddhist term referring to a form of meditation involving focused observation, often of the mind or phenomena. Technical use within Buddhist contexts.
The practice of observation meditation is one of the important practices in Buddhism.
outlook on ...; view of ...
Productive suffix forming nouns that express a particular perspective, philosophy, or way of viewing something. Examples: 人生観 (outlook on life), 世界観 (worldview), 価値観 (values).
He has a unique outlook on life.
audience; spectators
viewpoint; perspective; angle
watching a game; spectating; observing military operations
outward appearance; exterior; looks
objectivity; objective view; object (philosophy)
idea; notion; concept · sense (of duty, etc.); feeling · resignation; acceptance; preparedness · observation and contemplation; meditation
subjectivity; subject (philosophical); ego · personal opinion; one's own idea
scenery; landscape; view
viewing; watching; looking at as a visitor or spectator
optimism; optimistic view
pessimism; gloomy view; despair
appreciation; viewing for pleasure; enjoyment
preconception; prejudice; bias
looking on; standing by and watching; remaining a spectator
spectators; audience; onlookers
theatre-going; attending a play
historical view; view of history
visit; inspection; observation
moon viewing
watchful waiting; careful observation
general view; outline; overview
magnificent spectacle; grand view
view respectfully; visit and see
thousand-armed Kannon; thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara
fine view; beautiful sight; aesthetic appearance
philosophical view; taking a broad perspective · long view; farsighted perspective
broad overview; general survey