見舞い

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 見舞い, read みまい, is the noun form associated with 見舞う, visiting or expressing concern for someone affected by hardship.
• Basic usage: It covers visiting someone who is ill and sending comfort or concern to people affected by a disaster.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not limited to a hospital visit
  • 友人の見舞いに行く is a visit to a sick friend, while 見舞いの手紙 expresses concern for a disaster-stricken town.
• Purpose and modification
  • 見舞いに行く marks the purpose of going; 見舞いの手紙 uses the noun to describe the kind of letter.