1.
field of vision, visibility, visual range
The area that can be seen from a particular position. Often used to describe how far or how clearly one can see, especially in contexts like weather, driving, and aviation.
霧で視界が悪い。
Visibility is poor because of the fog.
視界から船が消えた。
The ship disappeared from view.
雪が激しくなり、視界がほとんどゼロになった。
The snow intensified and visibility dropped to nearly zero.
USAGE:
視界 focuses on the physical range of what can be seen, often affected by weather or obstacles. Compare with 視野 (field of view), which can also be used figuratively to mean one's perspective or outlook (視野が広い = broad-minded).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 視界がいい／悪い: visibility is good/poor
- 視界が開ける: the view opens up
- 視界に入る: to come into view
- 視界から消える: to disappear from view
- 視界ゼロ: zero visibility