Vocabulary

What does 視野 (しや, shiya) mean?

視野 (しや, shiya) means field of vision, perspective.

Quick facts
Readingしや
Romajishiya
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
しや
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshiya

field of vision, perspective

  1. 1noun field of vision; view
  2. 2noun one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons

Example sentences

  • I want to study abroad to broaden my horizons.

  • Anything that blocks a car's field of view is dangerous.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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