1.
bird's-eye view, looking down from above
The act of looking down at something from a high position, such as from a mountain or tall building.
山から町を俯瞰する。
Look down at the town from the mountain.
展望台から俯瞰した景色は美しかった。
The view from above at the observation deck was beautiful.
ドローンで俯瞰撮影をする。
Take aerial footage with a drone.
2.
overview, broad perspective
Looking at a situation or issue from a detached, comprehensive viewpoint. Taking in the whole picture rather than focusing on details.
問題を俯瞰してみる。
Try looking at the problem from a broader perspective.
俯瞰して見ると、全体像が分かる。
When you look at it from a broader perspective, you can see the whole picture.
自分の人生を俯瞰する機会を持つことは大切だ。
It's important to have opportunities to take an overview of your own life.
俯瞰 means to look down from above, either literally or figuratively.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 俯瞰する (to look down upon, to overview)
- 俯瞰的 (from an overhead/broad perspective)
- 俯瞰図 (bird's-eye view map)
- 俯瞰撮影 (aerial photography)
RELATED TERM: 鳥瞰 is a synonym meaning "bird's-eye view" (literally "bird's view").