絶景(ぜっけい)

ぜっけい
noun
superb view; breathtaking scenery
1. superb view; breathtaking scenery; spectacular landscape
An outstandingly beautiful natural or scenic view that takes one's breath away.
山頂(さんちょう)からの絶景(ぜっけい)に感動(かんどう)した。
I was moved by the breathtaking view from the summit.
ここは夕日(ゆうひ)の絶景(ぜっけい)スポットとして有名(ゆうめい)だ。
This place is famous as a spot for spectacular sunset views.
窓(まど)から見(み)える富士山(ふじさん)の絶景(ぜっけい)を楽(たの)しみながら温泉(おんせん)に入(はい)った。
I enjoyed a hot spring bath while taking in the superb view of Mt. Fuji from the window.

絶景(ぜっけい) combines 絶(ぜつ) (extreme, unsurpassed) + 景(けい) (scenery), meaning a breathtakingly beautiful view.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 絶景(ぜっけい)スポット: scenic spot with an amazing view
  • 絶景(ぜっけい)が広(ひろ)がる: an amazing view spreads before one
  • 絶景(ぜっけい)を楽(たの)しむ: to enjoy a spectacular view
  • 絶景(ぜっけい)ポイント: viewpoint with stunning scenery

USAGE:
Frequently used in travel media, guidebooks, and tourism advertising. A buzzword in travel content.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 景色(けしき): scenery, view (general, everyday)
  • 風景(ふうけい): landscape, scenery (slightly more formal)
  • 眺(なが)め: view, outlook (from a specific vantage point)
  • 絶景(ぜっけい) implies the view is extraordinary, not just pleasant.
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Added 2026.3.14 22:02 · Revised 2026.3.28 12:50
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