(EN) Provided is an endoscope in which a proximal end of a wire can be easily attached to and detached from an upright operation mechanism and an electric current can be prevented from leaking to the outside. The endoscope has an operation unit 22 provided with a standing lever and a movable member 96 that operates in conjunction with the operation of the standing lever, and the movable member 96 is exposed to the outside of the operation unit 22. The wire 60 has a distal end side connected to a stand, and a proximal end side connected to a mounting member 98 that is detachable from the movable member 96 with one touch. The wire 60 includes a wire body 60A and an insulating coat 60B that covers the wire exposed region L.
