Japanese

かんこう
Meaning: sightseeing; tourism
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

観
光

Example sentences

Many tourists visit Kyoto every year.
観光は地域社会に多くの利益をもたらす。
Tourism brings many benefits to local communities.
観光のために、新しい街を一日中見て回った。
I spent the whole day looking around the new city for sightseeing.
そのホテルは街の中心部に位置しており、観光に便利だ。
The hotel is located in the center of the city and is convenient for sightseeing.
受付で新しい観光パンフレットをもらった。
I got a new tourist brochure at the reception.
この公園は、地元の若者に人気の観光スポットだ。
This park is a popular sightseeing spot for local young people.
旅行の前に観光案内の冊子をもらった。
I received a sightseeing information booklet before my trip.
奈良の東大寺にある大仏は、世界的に有名な観光スポットです。
The Great Buddha at Todai-ji Temple in Nara is a world-famous tourist spot.

Usage Notes

Visiting places for scenery, historical sites, or pleasure. It often implies a temporary trip away from daily life.

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