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“hostess” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihosutesu

Example

私はパーティーのホステスを務めます。watashi wa pā tī no ho su te su o tsuto me ma su

I will be the hostess at the party.

Illustration for ホステス (hostess)

How to say “hostess” in Japanese

“Hostess” in Japanese is ホステス (hosutesu).

Centers on a woman who welcomes guests and takes responsibility for making them feel comfortable at an event.

Full entry for ホステス: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ホステス

式典では、来客を笑顔で迎えるホステスを務めます。shiki ten de wa rai kyaku o e gao de muka e ru ho su te su o tsuto me ma su

At the ceremony, I will serve as the hostess who warmly welcomes the guests.

Tips for using ホステス

  • In present-day English, host is often preferred when a person's gender is not relevant, although hostess remains clear and familiar.

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