English–Japanese
“sightseeing” in Japanese
How to say “sightseeing” in Japanese
“Sightseeing” in Japanese is 見物 (kenbutsu).
It describes taking in places, sights, or events as an enjoyable activity.
Example sentences with 見物
祭りの見物に大勢の人が集まります。matsu ri no ken butsu ni ō zei no hito ga atsu ma ri ma su
Many people gather to watch the festival.
Tips for using 見物
- In conversation, 見物 (kenbutsu) covers both sightseeing and watching events, so its meaning depends on what is being viewed.
Other Japanese words for “sightseeing”
家族と観光に行きます。ka zoku to kan kō ni i ki ma su
I go sightseeing with my family.