point of view in Japanese
point of view in Japanese is 観点 — point of view means the particular way a person thinks about or judges something, shaped by their own position, experience or interests.
point of view in Japanese
観点
Pronounced: kanten
What does "point of view" mean?
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noun The particular way a person thinks about or judges something, shaped by their own position, experience or interests.
"From a parent's point of view, the new timetable is a nightmare."
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noun In a story, the position from which events are narrated — first person, second person, third person limited or third person omniscient.
"The novel switches point of view between the two sisters in alternating chapters."
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noun In film, photography and video, a shot or clip filmed as though seen through a character's own eyes.
"The chase is shot entirely from the driver's point of view."
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point of view in a sentence
- From a parent's point of view, the new timetable is a nightmare.
- Try to see the argument from her point of view before you reply.
- The novel switches point of view between the two sisters in alternating chapters.
- Choosing first-person point of view lets the reader hear the narrator's excuses.
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What is "point of view" in Japanese?
"point of view" in Japanese is 観点. point of view means: The particular way a person thinks about or judges something, shaped by their own position, experience or interests.
How do you pronounce 観点?
"point of view" in Japanese is 観点, pronounced "kanten".
How do you use "point of view" in a sentence?
Example: "From a parent's point of view, the new timetable is a nightmare." In Japanese, "point of view" is 観点.
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