見学

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 見学 is read as けんがく and is a noun or する verb for an observation visit or tour.
• Basic usage: Mark the site observed with を, as in 自動車工場を見学する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Purpose of the visit
  • The emphasis is on observing a facility or workplace, often to learn, rather than simply sightseeing.
• A scheduled tour
  • 午後の見学では makes the afternoon visit the setting in which access to the workshop is available.