Illustration: A commuter has stopped at the entrance to a small neighborhood courtyard, umbrella still half closed, confronted by an unexpected sight. Several residents are patiently sheltering beneath a narrow awning while a family of ducklings waddles across the wet paving, followed by their mother.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

光こう景けい

koukei

scene, sight

Example sentences

  1. その光景こうけいを見みてぎょっとした。

    I was frightened at the sight.

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  2. 感動的かんどうてきな光景こうけいだった。

    It was a moving sight.

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  3. まったく悲かなしい光景こうけいだ。

    It is quite a sorry sight.

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Kanji in 光景

  • 光ray; lightOnコウKunひかる・ひかり
  • 景scenery; viewOnケイ

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