観
Meanings
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.