観覧(かんらん)

かんらん
noun, suru verb
viewing; watching; spectating
1. viewing; watching; spectating
watching or viewing something such as an exhibition, show, or event as a spectator
展示会(てんじかい)を観覧(かんらん)する。
To view an exhibition.
観覧料(かんらんりょう)は無料(むりょう)です。
Admission is free.
一般(いっぱん)観覧(かんらん)は午前(ごぜん)10時(じ)からです。
Public viewing starts at 10 AM.

FORMATION:
観(かん) (view, watch) + 覧(らん) (look at, see) → watch and view

VERB FORM:
観覧(かんらん)する (to view, to watch)

RELATED COMPOUNDS:

  • 観覧車(かんらんしゃ) (Ferris wheel - literally "viewing wheel")
  • 観覧料(かんらんりょう) (admission fee)
  • 観覧席(かんらんせき) (spectator seats)
  • 一般(いっぱん)観覧(かんらん) (public viewing/admission)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 鑑賞(かんしょう) (appreciation, viewing - for art/music)
  • 見学(けんがく) (observation visit, tour)
  • 観戦(かんせん) (watching a game/match)

DISTINCTION:
観覧(かんらん) is a general term for viewing. 鑑賞(かんしょう) implies appreciation with deeper engagement (art, music). 見学(けんがく) implies a learning or educational purpose. 観戦(かんせん) is specifically for sports.

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Added 2026.1.26 13:46 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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