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.

Related Words

Related: 景色(けしき) (scenery (everyday))

Related: 風景(ふうけい) (landscape (formal))

Related: 眺(なが)め (view, outlook)

Compare: 景勝地(けいしょうち) (scenic spot)

Related: 絶景(ぜっけい)スポット (scenic viewpoint)

Compare: 絶美(ぜつび) (exquisite beauty)

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Added 2026.3.14 22:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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