俯瞰

ふかん

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view

Kanji

• 俯 bend down; lie prostrate. Read as フ.
• 瞰 look; see. Read as カン.

Example sentences

• 経営者には企業全体を俯瞰する目が欠かせない。
  For a business owner, having a clear overview of one's entire business is vital.

Words containing 俯瞰

• 俯瞰的 (ふかんてき) panoramic (view, perspective, etc.)
• 俯瞰図 (ふかんず) bird's-eye view
• 俯瞰撮影 (ふかんさつえい) high-angle shot

Word lists

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Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists