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two-page spread; facing pages
A pair of facing pages in a book, magazine, or newspaper that are viewed together as a single visual unit. Commonly used in publishing, manga, and design contexts.
From the verb 見開く (to open wide), 見開き refers to the view of two facing pages when a book or magazine is laid flat. It is a standard publishing and printing term, and also widely used among manga readers to describe dramatic full-spread illustrations.
Common collocations
- 見開きページ (two-page spread)
- 見開き広告 (double-page advertisement)
- 見開きで掲載する (to publish across a two-page spread)
- 見開きイラスト (double-page illustration)
Usage
In manga, a 見開き scene is often used for dramatic climactic moments — a battle scene, a landscape reveal, or an emotional turning point. The term is also common in book design and layout discussions.