(かんこう)

かんこう
noun, suru verb
sightseeing, tourism
1. sightseeing, tourism
Traveling to see famous places or attractions.
I went sightseeing in Kyoto.
観光(かんこう)(きゃく)(おお)
There are many tourists.
To guide around tourist spots.

観光(かんこう) means sightseeing or tourism and also forms a suru verb.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 観光(かんこう)()く: to go sightseeing
  • 観光(かんこう)する: to sightsee (suru verb)
  • 観光(かんこう)()た: came for sightseeing

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 観光(かんこう)(きゃく): tourist
  • 観光(かんこう)(): tourist destination
  • 観光(かんこう)名所(めいしょ): famous sightseeing spot
  • 観光(かんこう)バス: tour bus
  • 観光(かんこう)ビザ: tourist visa
  • 観光(かんこう)案内(あんない): tourist information
  • 観光(かんこう)産業(さんぎょう): tourism industry

RELATED:

  • 旅行(りょこう): travel (broader term)
  • ツアー: tour