Japanese

かんこうきゃく
Meaning: tourist; sightseer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

観
光
客

Example sentences

Kyoto is crowded with many tourists.
最近、この街では外国人観光客が増えている。
Recently, the number of foreign tourists in this city has been increasing.
多くの観光客がその絶景を目当てに山を登る。
Many tourists climb the mountain aiming for that superb view.
観光客の一行がバスから降りてきた。
A group of tourists got off the bus.
休日の中華街は、観光客でとても賑やかだった。
Chinatown was very lively with tourists on the holiday.
近年、この町を訪れる観光客が急激に増加している。
In recent years, the number of tourists visiting this town has been increasing rapidly.
最近、この町では外国人観光客が増えている。
Recently, the number of foreign tourists is increasing in this town.
観光客の一団が、ガイドの後について歩いている。
A group of tourists is walking behind the guide.
観光客はガイドの説明を聞きながら、城内の広場を見学した。
The tourists toured the plaza inside the castle while listening to the guide's explanation.
迷っている様子の観光客に声かけをした。
I called out to a tourist who seemed lost.

Usage Notes

Refers to people who travel for pleasure or to visit sights.

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