JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
見渡す
To look out over a wide area or survey a broad situation.
Readings
Other forms
見渡します polite form
見渡して te-form
見渡した plain past
見渡せる potential
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To look out over (a physical space)
Describes the action of sweeping one’s gaze across a wide, unobstructed area to take in the entire view.
Example
山 の 頂上 から 、 街 全体 を 見渡せます 。
From the top of the mountain, you can look out over the entire city.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To survey (a situation or field)
Refers to comprehensively assessing a situation, time period, or field of study to understand the broader context.
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