No. 166 in Japanese
観光
Sightseeing.
In a sentence
私は京都で観光を楽しみました。
I enjoyed sightseeing in Kyoto.
In this sentence, '観光' (kankou) is used to mean 'sightseeing,' referring to visiting places of interest.
観光の計画を立てるのは楽しいです。
Planning for sightseeing is enjoyable.
Here, '観光' (kankou) implies 'sightseeing' in the context of planning activities related to it, indicating the preparations for visiting attractions.
この町は観光地として有名です。
This town is famous as a tourist destination.
In this example, '観光' (kankou) is part of '観光地' (kankouchi), meaning 'tourist destination,' referring to a place frequented by tourists.
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