視野

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 視野 (しや) combines seeing 視 and field 野 to denote a field of view or range of perspective.
• Basic usage: It expands physically when fog clears and figuratively through hearing different viewpoints.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Visual field and mental perspective
  • 視野を広げる can concern what the eyes can see or, with ideas and people, a broader way of thinking.