Japanese

てんぼうだい
Meaning: observatory; observation deck; lookout
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

展
望
台

Example sentences

I took in a panoramic view of the city's nightscape from the observatory.
展望台から街の夜景を眺める
Gaze at the night view of the city from the observatory.
展望台から美しい日の出を眺めた。
I viewed the beautiful sunrise from the observatory.
展望台に立つと、一望千頃の緑豊かな平野が見渡せた。
Standing on the observatory, I could see a vast, green plain stretching out before me.
展望台から見下ろすと、一碧万頃の海が広がっていた。
Looking down from the observatory, a vast expanse of blue sea stretched out as far as the eye could see.
展望台からは、一望無垠な草原が広がっていた。
From the observation deck, a boundless grassland spread out.

Usage Notes

A place or structure built to provide a wide, elevated view of the surrounding scenery.

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