Sightseeing
The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
例文
3 / 5Is there a good sightseeing tour of the city?
Is there a good trip to see all the famous buildings and places?
The itinerary allows for two days of sightseeing and leisure.
The plan gives two days for visiting places and resting.
I'm tired of sightseeing; let's just go to a cafe.
I'm bored of looking at monuments; let's go for coffee.
語族
覚え方のコツ
It is exactly what it says: 'Seeing the Sights'.
クイックテスト
Tomorrow we are going to ___ in the historic district.
正解！
正解は： go sightseeing
例文
Is there a good sightseeing tour of the city?
everydayIs there a good trip to see all the famous buildings and places?
The itinerary allows for two days of sightseeing and leisure.
formalThe plan gives two days for visiting places and resting.
I'm tired of sightseeing; let's just go to a cafe.
informalI'm bored of looking at monuments; let's go for coffee.
Urban sightseeing contributes significantly to the local economy.
academicPeople visiting city attractions helps the local area make money.
Our agency specializes in sightseeing packages for elderly travelers.
businessOur company makes special trip deals for older people to visit sites.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
take in the sights
to look at the famous things in a place
see the sights
to visit the popular attractions
sightseeing marathon
trying to see too many things in a short time
よく混同される語
Touring implies a longer journey through several places; sightseeing is specifically about looking at interesting things in one place.
使い方のコツ
Use with the verb 'go' (e.g., 'We went sightseeing') or 'do' (e.g., 'We did some sightseeing'). It is usually an uncountable noun.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'make sightseeing', but the correct verbs are 'go' or 'do'.
覚え方のコツ
It is exactly what it says: 'Seeing the Sights'.
語源
A compound word of 'sight' and 'seeing', emerging in the 19th century.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Double-decker sightseeing buses are an iconic part of tourism in cities like London and New York.
クイックテスト
Tomorrow we are going to ___ in the historic district.
正解！
正解は： go sightseeing
Hospitality & Tourismの関連語
Reservation
B1An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Accommodation
B1A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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