景色

• Reading: けしき
• Romaji: keshiki
• Kanji breakdown: 景 (kei/ke) — scene, view; 色 (shoku/shiki) — colour, appearance
• Pronunciation: /ke.ɕi.ki/

Meaning

Scenery; landscape; view. The visual appearance of a natural or urban setting.

Refers to the overall visual impression of a place, especially natural landscapes. Similar to 風景 (fuukei), but 景色 is more common in everyday speech. Often used when describing views from mountains, windows, or scenic spots.

Examples

1. 山の上から見た景色はすばらしかった。 The view from the top of the mountain was amazing.
2. 窓から海の景色が見えます。 You can see the ocean view from the window.
3. 秋の京都は景色がきれいです。 The scenery in Kyoto is beautiful in autumn.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, nature, sightseeing

Tone: appreciative

Origin & History

From classical Chinese. 景 means scene or view, and 色 means colour or appearance. Together they describe the visual character of a place.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal