English–Japanese

“information desk” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiuketsuke

Example

受付はどこですか?uke tsuke wa do ko de su ka

Where is the information desk?

Illustration for 受付 (information desk)

How to say “information desk” in Japanese

“Information desk” in Japanese is 受付 (uketsuke).

It names the official point where visitors are received and directed, or the staff member handling that first contact.

Full entry for 受付: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 受付

ホテルに着いたら、受付で名前を言います。ho te ru ni tsu i ta ra uke tsuke de na mae o i i ma su

When I arrive at the hotel, I give my name at the information desk.

Tips for using 受付

  • In English, reception usually names the desk or area, while receptionist names the person, but Japanese 受付 (uketsuke) can cover either one depending on context.

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