How to say "outlook" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 展望てんぼうnoun, suru verb, transitive verbA view or outlook in both the literal and figurative senses: the prospect from a high place, or what the future holds for a field or endeavor.
- 見晴らしみはらしnounA scenic view or outlook, typically from a hilltop or tower. It is not the word for a figurative outlook such as business prospects.
- 概況がいきょうnounAn outlook meaning the general situation: an overall picture of how things stand, as in summary reports. It is not about scenic views or someone's future.
- 景況けいきょうnounAn outlook on business conditions — the state of the economy or trade. Choose it when 'outlook' means the business climate rather than a view or someone's future.
- 前途ぜんとnounAn outlook in the sense of future prospects, especially for a person, career, or undertaking. It does not refer to a physical view or to current conditions.君には前途がある。↗Life lies in front of you.
展望 covers both literal views and figurative prospects; 「見晴らし」 is the word for scenic views; 概況 and 景況 give the general and business outlooks respectively; 前途 is for future prospects, especially of people or undertakings.
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