見物
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Base noun form. Used to refer to the activity of viewing or observing interesting places or events. Often combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『見物する』 (kenbutsu suru, 'to go sightseeing').
Theme
User meets Ken, a local guide, at a tourist spot in Kyoto and discusses sightseeing plans for the day.
見物
けんぶつ
sightseeing
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Memory Hook
Imagine going sightseeing and seeing a 'meat' (みんぶつ minbutsu sounds like 'meat' and 'boots')—you're viewing interesting sights! 'Meat boots' → 見物 (kenbutsu, 'sightseeing').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『見物』 (kenbutsu, 'sightseeing') is a popular activity, especially at famous landmarks like 『東京タワー』 (Toukyou tawaa, 'Tokyo Tower') or 『京都』 (Kyouto, 'Kyoto') temples. People often use it in phrases like 『見物に行く』 (kenbutsu ni iku, 'to go sightseeing').
Forms
Base: 見物Base noun form. Used to refer to the activity of viewing or observing interesting places or events. Often combined with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『見物する』 (kenbutsu suru, 'to go sightseeing').