風景

• Reading: ふうけい
• Romaji: fuukei
• Kanji breakdown: 風 (fuu/kaze) — wind, style; 景 (kei) — view, scene
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯː.keː/

Meaning

Scenery; landscape; the visible features of an area, especially when beautiful.

A noun for the visual appearance of a natural or urban landscape. Key expressions: 風景画 (fuukeiga, landscape painting), 風景写真 (fuukei shashin, landscape photography), 美しい風景 (utsukushii fuukei, beautiful scenery). Similar to 景色 (keshiki, view/scenery), but 風景 tends to emphasize the broader scene including its atmosphere and mood, while 景色 focuses more on the visual appearance.

Examples

1. 窓から見える風景がとても美しい。 The scenery visible from the window is really beautiful.
2. 旅行先で素晴らしい風景の写真をたくさん撮った。 I took lots of photos of the amazing scenery at my travel destination.
3. この町は昔と変わらない風景が残っている。 This town still has scenery that hasn't changed from the old days.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, art, nature

Tone: appreciative

Origin & History

Compound of 風 (fuu, wind/style/manner) and 景 (kei, view/scene). Literally 'the scene carried by the wind' — suggesting a landscape perceived with all senses, not just sight.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal