Japanese

けんがく
Meaning: study tour; inspection; observation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

見
学

Example sentences

I observed the trial proceedings from the gallery of the courthouse.
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.
博物館で、珍しい鉱石の標本を見学した。
I looked at rare ore specimens at the museum.
寺院の阿形を見学した
I visited the Agyo statue at the temple.

Usage Notes

Used when visiting a place like a factory, school, or court to learn by observing.

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