Japanese

じょうけい
Meaning: scene; spectacle; sight; (evocative) setting
Part of Speech: Noun

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情
景

Example sentences

A nostalgic scene from my childhood comes to mind.
その小説は、情景の描写が非常に細かくて美しい。
The novel's depiction of the scenery is extremely detailed and beautiful.
小説の地の文を丁寧に読むことで、情景がより鮮明に浮かび上がります。
By reading the narrative parts of a novel carefully, the scenes come to life more vividly.

Usage Notes

Refers to a visual scene or situation that evokes a particular emotion or feeling in the observer.

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