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Meanings
1
distant view; looking from a distance
Refers to seeing something from far away, or the view itself. Often used in phrases like 遠目に見る or 遠目がきく.
From a distance, I couldn't tell who she was.
When viewed from a distance, that building looks old.
2
good long-distance vision; keen eyesight
Describes the ability to see things clearly at a distance. Often used in the set phrase 遠目がきく.
See also: 遠目が利く
He has good long-distance vision, so he can read signs far away.
3
farsightedness; hyperopia
Medical or technical term for farsightedness; synonymous with 遠視. Less common in everyday conversation.
See also: 遠視
遠目 means the same as 遠視, a condition where nearby objects are hard to see.
Expressions
- 遠目が利くhave good long-distance vision; be able to see far