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distant view; looking from a distance
being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision
farsightedness
屋上から花火を遠目で見た。
I watched the fireworks from a distance from the rooftop.
遠目にはシミが全く目立たない。
From a distance, the stain isn't noticeable at all.
その古城は遠目には美しく見えたが、近づくと傷みが目立った。
The old castle looked beautiful from a distance, but its damage was noticeable up close.