How to use 見学 (けんがく)

Meaning of 見学

The Japanese verb "見学" (けんがく, kengaku) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Observation tour / Study visit: Refers to visiting a place to observe, learn, or study how something is done. This can be in educational, professional, or casual contexts.
    • Example: 工場を見学する。
    • Translation: We're going to tour the factory.

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Dialogue

👉👉（試験官） 試験を見学されるとは お 珍しい
(Examiner) It's rare to have someone observe the exam.

（キング･ブラッドレイ） なあに12歳の 子供が 来たというのでな
(King Bradley) Well, they said a 12-year-old kid was coming,

話のタネに 見ておこうと思ったのだよ
so I thought I'd watch, just for the story.

Dialogue

👉👉あっ あの… たまにお仕事 見学に来ても いいですか？
Uh, um... Can I come to observe your work sometimes?

（ドミニク） 孫の顔を見にたまーになら 来るがいいさ
(Dominic) You can come occasionally to see my grandchild.

そっちの はねっ返りもな
And that rebellious one too.

Dialogue

（アルフォンス）どうだった？
(Alphonse) How did it go?

👉👉ああ 国家錬金術師って言ったら すんなり 見学させてくれた
Ah, when I mentioned I was a State Alchemist, they let me observe without any trouble.

（アルフォンス） 地下への入り口は―
(Alphonse) What about the entrance to the underground?

なかった
It didn't exist.

えっ？
Huh?

だが 錬金術で塞いだ跡はあった
But there was a trace of it being sealed off with alchemy.