盲導犬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 盲導犬 is read as もうどうけん and is a noun for a dog trained to guide a visually impaired handler safely while traveling.
• Basic usage: It leads a 利用者 to a destination, and 仕事中の盲導犬 identifies a guide dog that is currently working.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Do not distract a working dog
  • Touching without permission can disrupt concentration and safety, so a working guide dog should not be treated like a pet available for casual contact.
• Meaning of 利用者
  • Here 利用者 is the person using the guide service and can naturally be rendered as the dog’s handler.