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光景

Scene

Meaning

Scene, Spectacle, Sight

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When sunlight shines on a scene, it’s still a scene. The sunlight is here to create some drama, also making this a spectacle.

Reading

こうけい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

光景を見る
to look at a scene
光景をながめる
to gaze at a scene
光景を思い出す
to recall a scene
めずらしい光景
an unusual sight
素晴らしい光景
a stunning scene
よく覚えている光景
a scene one remembers well
目の前の光景
the scene right in front of someone
当たり前の光景
a scene taken for granted
日常の光景
a mundane scene
シュールな光景
a surreal scene
不思議な光景
a mysterious scene
色々な光景
various scenes

Context Sentences

毎日のように見ている光景なのに、それまで全く気づかなかったよ。

It's something I see every day but I didn’t not notice it at all.

みなさんの心に深く残っている光景を教えてください。

Please tell me about a scene that deeply lingers in your heart.

このような絵のように美しい光景は今までみたことがありません。

I’ve never seen such a beautiful spectacle before.

あはは、これは中々シュールな光景だね。

Ahaha, this is quite a surreal sight, isn't it?

Kanji Composition