Japanese word

観光客

Pronunciation

Romajikankōkyaku

Meaning

  • nountourist

Example

この町には観光客がたくさん来ます。ko no machi ni wa kan kō kyaku ga ta ku sa n ki ma su

Many tourists come to this town.

Illustration for 観光客 (tourist)

More examples

観光客向けの案内所は駅の近くです。kan kō kyaku mu ke no an nai sho wa eki no chika ku de su

The tourist information center is near the station.

Core concept

Describes a person who visits a place mainly to see its sights rather than for work or daily life.

Common phrases

  • 観光客が多いkan kō kyaku ga ō i

    many tourists

  • 観光客が増えるkan kō kyaku ga fu e ru

    tourist numbers increase

  • 観光客でにぎわうkan kō kyaku de ni gi wa u

    be bustling with tourists

Similar words

旅行者ryokōsha: A person who travels between places for leisure, work, or another reason.
見物客kenbutsukyaku: A person who goes to a place or event to see and enjoy its sights or activities.

Definition in Japanese

名所や景勝地などを見物するために訪れる人。mei sho ya kei shō chi na do o ken butsu su ru ta me ni otozu re ru hito

Word origin

観光 (kankō, "sightseeing") combines with 客 (kyaku, "visitor") to form 観光客 (kankōkyaku), meaning a visitor who comes for sightseeing.

Usage tips

  • Tourist is also used for visitors at major events, so a person can be a tourist even without visiting famous landmarks.

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