Japanese word

ゲスト

Pronunciation

Romajigesuto

Meaning

  • nounguest

Example

パーティーにゲストが来ます。pā tī ni ge su to ga ki ma su

A guest comes to the party.

Illustration for ゲスト (guest)

More examples

式のゲストには、入り口で名札を渡します。shiki no ge su to ni wa i ri guchi de na fuda o wata shi ma su

We give name tags to the guests at the entrance.

Core concept

Shows a person welcomed into a place or event for a limited time.

Common phrases

  • ゲストを呼ぶge su to o yo bu

    invite a guest

  • ゲストに挨拶するge su to ni ai satsu su ru

    greet a guest

  • ゲスト用の部屋ge su to yō no heya

    guest room

Similar words

招待客shōtaikyaku: A person invited to an event or gathering.
客kyaku: A person who visits a place or uses a service, whether invited or not.
来客raikyaku: A person who comes to visit a home, office, or other place.

Definition in Japanese

他人の家や会合などに招かれて訪れる人。ta nin no ie ya kai gō na do ni mane ka re te otozu re ru hito

Word origin

ゲスト (gesuto) comes from English guest, a word for a person who is invited or welcomed to a place or event.

Usage tips

  • In English, guest also commonly describes a hotel customer, while Japanese ゲスト (gesuto) frequently highlights an invited participant at an event or show.

Other meanings

  • visitornoun

Opposites

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