Japanese word

ホステス

Pronunciation

Romajihosutesu

Meaning

  • nounhostess

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ホステスを務めるho su te su o tsuto me ru

    serve as a hostess

  • パーティーのホステスpā tī no ho su te su

    party hostess

Similar words

ホストhosuto: A person who welcomes guests and takes responsibility for their comfort at an event.
女主人joshujin: A woman who receives guests in her home and looks after their comfort.

Definition in Japanese

パーティーなどで客を迎え、もてなす女性。pā tī na do de kyaku o muka e mo te na su jo sei

Word origin

ホステス (hosutesu) was borrowed from English hostess, a form of host created with the feminine suffix -ess.

Usage tips

  • 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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