見地|けんちkenchi[1]atamadaka (head-high)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. nounpoint of view; viewpoint; standpoint
    この見地けんちからすると、君きみの言いうことは正ただしい。↗
    From this point of view, you are right.
  2. nounfield inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym観点かんてんNeutralThe point you focus on when considering something; at home in both speech and writing. 「見地」 leans written, usually as 「〜的見地から」 to judge from a standpoint.
  • Synonym視点してんNeutralThe angle or perspective you view things from. 「見地」 is the standpoint you base yourself on when judging or arguing.
  • Synonym見方みかたNeutralA way of seeing things, or how to read maps and timetables; common in daily speech. 「見地」 leans written: the footing for judgement, plus field inspection.
  • SynonymスタンドポイントWrittenWritten loanword for a standpoint or position, but rarely used; say 「立場」 or 「見地」 instead.
  • SynonymビューポイントWrittenLoanword for a viewpoint or a scenic viewing spot — the latter common in travel contexts. 「見地」 is the more written term.
  • Related立場たちばNeutralYour position or circumstances, also your stance. 「見地」 never means status or situation. As a viewpoint it is the footing for judgement; it also means field inspection.
  • Related視野しやNeutralField of vision, or the breadth of one's horizons. 「見地」 is about the standpoint you argue or judge from.
  • Related見解けんかいWrittenWritten word for a concrete opinion or interpretation of an issue. 「見地」 is the standpoint such views are formed from.
  • RelatedパースペクティブWrittenWritten loanword for perspective in drawing, or a long-range view of things; academic in tone. 「見地」 is more common.
  • RelatedポイントオブビューWrittenWritten loanword for point of view, but rarely used; 「視点」 is the normal choice.

For the standpoint you base a judgement or argument on, use 「見地」, as in 「医学的見地から」 or 「人道的見地から」. For the aspect you focus on, pick 「観点」; for the angle you view from, 「視点」; for one's position or circumstances, 「立場」; for concrete opinions, 「見解」 or 「見方」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 観察かんさつ、判断はんだん、議論ぎろんする際さいの立場たちば。
  2. 何なんかをする土地とちを検分けんぶんすること。
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