遊覧|ゆうらんyuuran[0]heiban (flat)
This browser can't play pronunciations (needs Safari 18.4 or later, or Chrome / Edge / Firefox).
Definitions
- noun, suru verb, intransitive verbsightseeing
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 遊覧する（ゆうらんする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 遊覧します（ゆうらんします） |
| Negative (nai) | 遊覧しない（ゆうらんしない） |
| polite (masen) | 遊覧しません（ゆうらんしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 遊覧せず・遊覧せぬ（ゆうらんせず・ゆうらんせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 遊覧した（ゆうらんした） |
| polite (mashita) | 遊覧しました（ゆうらんしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 遊覧しなかった（ゆうらんしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 遊覧しませんでした（ゆうらんしませんでした） |
| Te form | 遊覧して（ゆうらんして） |
| Potential | 遊覧できる（ゆうらんできる） |
| Passive | 遊覧される（ゆうらんされる） |
| Causative | 遊覧させる（ゆうらんさせる） |
| Causative passive | 遊覧させられる（ゆうらんさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 遊覧すれば（ゆうらんすれば） |
| tara | 遊覧したら（ゆうらんしたら） |
| Volitional | 遊覧しよう（ゆうらんしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 遊覧しましょう（ゆうらんしましょう） |
| Imperative | 遊覧しろ（ゆうらんしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym観光かんこうNeutralThe broadest word for sightseeing and tourism, centered on visiting famous places and historic sites; 「遊覧」 stresses going around viewing, often by boat or plane.
- Synonym見物けんぶつNeutralVisiting or watching things, as in 「祭りを見物」; the focus is on watching the spectacle, and it can also mean a spectator.
- Synonym物見ものみWrittenOld word for viewing or sightseeing, also a lookout or scout; dated, now mostly in 「物見遊山」.
- SynonymサイトシーイングNeutralLoanword for sightseeing; used less often, mostly in travel-agency advertising.
- Related遠足えんそくNeutralAn excursion or outing organized by a school; stresses students going out as a group.
- Related遊山ゆさんWrittenWritten and archaic-elegant: outings to the hills and fields for pleasure; also appears in 「物見遊山」.
- Related行楽こうらくNeutralGoing to the seaside or mountains for pleasure; centers on holiday fun and outings.
- Related観光旅行かんこうりょこうNeutralA trip made for the purpose of sightseeing; the emphasis is on the whole journey.
- RelatedエクスカーションNeutralLoanword for a short group trip or excursion; technical, often for outings attached to academic conferences.
- Related探勝たんしょうWrittenWritten/formal prose: visiting scenic spots, with the nuance of seeking out secluded, beautiful places.
- Related野遊びのあそびNeutralOutings to the fields to pick plants and have a picnic; also old hunting outings; carries a springtime feel.
- Related野遊やゆうWrittenWritten/formal and rare: going out to the countryside in spring to enjoy the season.
Use 「遊覧」 for touring around and viewing the sights, often by boat or plane, as in 「遊覧船」 and 「遊覧飛行」. For sightseeing and tourism in general pick 「観光」; for watching spectacles 「見物」; for holiday outings 「行楽」; for school trips 「遠足」. The rest are rare, written, or specialized.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
Japanese definitions
- 見物して回ること。
Kanji in this word
