Japanese

してん
Meaning: point of view; perspective; viewpoint
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

視
点

Example sentences

If you change your perspective, you might find a new solution.
偏見を排除して、客観的な視点で物事を判断すべきだ。
One should judge things from an objective perspective, setting aside any prejudices.
物事を多角的な視点から捉えることが大切だ。
It is important to look at things from multiple perspectives.
芸術は人々の心を豊かにし、新しい視点を与えてくれる。
Art enriches people's hearts and gives them new perspectives.
彼は自分の意見を述べる際、常に客観的な視点を保とうとしている。
When stating his opinion, he always tries to maintain an objective perspective.
会社は長期的な視点に立って、新しいプロジェクトを開始した。
The company started a new project from a long-term perspective.
彼は鋭い視点を持つ映画批評家として知られている。
He is known as a film critic with a sharp perspective.
この理論は、複数の異なる視点を包含している。
This theory encompasses several different perspectives.
毫末之利を争うのではなく、長期的な視点を持つべきだ。
Rather than fighting over a tiny profit, one should have a long-term perspective.
リーダーは着眼大局の視点で問題を解決した
The leader solved the problem by looking at the big picture

Usage Notes

Used both literally (where one is looking) and figuratively (one's mental attitude or way of considering a matter).

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