景色

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 山の上から見る景色はすばらしいです。▶ —
   The scenery seen from the mountaintop is wonderful.
2. 窓の外の景色をながめていました。▶ —
   I was gazing at the scenery outside the window.

Collocations

Mnemonic

景色 keshiki — 景 (sunlight, view) + 色 (color). The view of light and color before the eyes — scenery, landscape. Note the special reading: 景 is read け here (not the usual けい), giving けしき. It links naturally with K-67's 観光 (sightseeing).

Quick check

1. What is the special reading of 景 in 景色?

   • け (giving けしき)
   • けい (giving けいしき)
   • ひかり
   • かげ