展望台(てんぼうだい)

てんぼうだい
noun
observation deck; lookout point
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1. observation deck; lookout point; viewing platform
A platform or area, usually at a high elevation, designed for people to enjoy a panoramic view. Found on tall buildings, mountains, and scenic spots.
展望台(てんぼうだい)からの景色(けしき)は素晴(すば)らしかった。
The view from the observation deck was wonderful.
タワーの展望台(てんぼうだい)に上(のぼ)って、街(まち)を見下(みお)ろした。
I went up to the tower's observation deck and looked down at the city.
天気(てんき)がよければ、この展望台(てんぼうだい)から富士山(ふじさん)が見(み)えることもある。
On a clear day, you can sometimes see Mt. Fuji from this observation deck.

Usage

A compound of 展望(てんぼう) (view, outlook) + 台(だい) (platform, stand). A staple of sightseeing in Japan, found at landmarks like Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and mountain summits.

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Related: 夜景(やけい) (night view, night scenery)
Related: 絶景(ぜっけい)スポット (scenic viewpoint)
Compare: 監視塔(かんしとう) (watchtower)
Compare: 展望所(てんぼうじょ) (observation point)
Compare: 展望塔(てんぼうとう) (observation tower)
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Added 2026.3.21 10:12 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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