No. 1,911 in Japanese
見渡す
"To look out over; to survey."
In a sentence
彼は丘の上から町を見渡した。
He overlooked the town from the hilltop.
To describe the action of scanning or surveying a scene from a high or distant viewpoint.
私は部屋を見渡して、どこに座るかを決めた。
I glanced around the room and decided where to sit.
Used to portray quickly inspecting or considering an area to make a decision.
この本では社会全体を見渡す視点を提供しています。
This book offers a perspective that surveys the entire society.
Verb used metaphorically to represent considering or encompassing a broad scope.
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