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“place of interest” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimeisho

Example

この町の名所を案内します。ko no machi no mei sho o an nai shi ma su

I will show you the sights in this town.

Illustration for 名所 (place of interest)

How to say “place of interest” in Japanese

“Place of interest” in Japanese is 名所 (meisho).

Describes a notable place that people associate with a particular area and visit as part of its attractions.

Full entry for 名所: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名所

春には桜の名所として多くの人が訪れます。haru ni wa sakura no mei sho to shi te ō ku no hito ga otozu re ma su

Many people visit it in spring to see its famous cherry blossoms.

Tips for using 名所

  • A guidebook may group several 名所 (meisho) around one town, so the word can refer to local attractions rather than only one nationally famous site.

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