名所
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Noun meaning a well-known or famous location, often a tourist attraction or landmark. Example: 『京都には多くの名所があります』 (kyouto ni wa ooku no meisho ga arimasu, 'There are many famous places in Kyoto').
Theme
During a weekend trip planning session, User talks with their friend Mika about sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
名所
めいしょ
famous place
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of a famous tourist spot with a sign that says 'Mei' (名) for 'name' and 'Sho' (所) for 'place' — it's a 'named place' or famous place! 'Name-place' → 名所 (meisho, 'famous place').
Cultural Note
『名所』 (meisho, 'famous place') is commonly used in travel guides and tourism to refer to popular landmarks, such as temples, shrines, or scenic spots like Mount Fuji or Kyoto's historic sites.
Forms
Base: 名所Noun meaning a well-known or famous location, often a tourist attraction or landmark. Example: 『京都には多くの名所があります』 (kyouto ni wa ooku no meisho ga arimasu, 'There are many famous places in Kyoto').