Japanese word

サービス

Pronunciation

Romajisābisu

Meaning

  • nounservice

Example

この店のサービスは良いです。ko no mise no sā bi su wa yo i de su

The service at this store is good.

Illustration for サービス (service)

More examples

このアプリは新しいサービスを始めます。ko no a pu ri wa atara shi i sā bi su o haji me ma su

This app will launch a new service.

Core concept

Refers to the help, care, or arrangements provided to meet a customer's needs.

Common phrases

  • 接客サービスsek kyaku sā bi su

    customer service

Similar words

接客sekkyaku: Work that involves serving and assisting customers in a shop or business.
対応taiō: Action taken to handle a customer's request, need, or problem.
もてなしmotenashi: Care and attention offered to a guest or customer.

Definition in Japanese

店や会社などが客や利用者のために行う世話や応対、便宜の提供。mise ya gai sha na do ga kyaku ya ri yō sha no ta me ni okona u se wa ya ō tai ben gi no tei kyō

Word origin

サービス (sābisu) is a Japanese loanword from English service, which came through Old French service from Latin servitium, meaning service or duty.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese restaurants and shops, サービス (sābisu) can also mean a free extra offered to customers, such as a drink or dessert.

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