Japanese word

係員

Pronunciation

Romajikakariin

Meaning

  • nounattendant

Example

会場の係員に聞きます。kai jō no kakari in ni ki ki ma su

I will ask the attendant at the venue.

Illustration for 係員 (attendant)

More examples

入場口の係員が座席まで案内してくれます。nyū jō kuchi no kakari in ga za seki ma de an nai shi te ku re ma su

The attendant at the entrance will guide you to your seat.

Core concept

Describes a person assigned to assist people and handle requests at a particular place or event.

Common phrases

  • 係員に聞くkakari in ni ki ku

    ask an attendant

  • 係員に確認するkakari in ni kaku nin su ru

    confirm with an attendant

  • 係員の指示に従うkakari in no shi ji ni shitaga u

    follow an attendant's instructions

Similar words

係kakari: A person assigned to handle a specific duty at a place or event.
職員shokuin: A person who works for an organization or institution and performs assigned duties.
案内係annaikakari: A person assigned to guide people and provide information at a place or event.
スタッフsutaffu: A member of the staff working at a place or event to support its operation.

Definition in Japanese

特定の場所や催しで、案内や応対を担当する人。toku tei no ba sho ya moyō shi de an nai ya ō tai o tan tō su ru hito

Word origin

係 (kakari, "person in charge") combines with 員 (in, "member or staff member") to form 係員 (kakariin), meaning staff assigned to a place or task.

Usage tips

  • In English, attendant often suggests helping visitors, while 係員 (kakariin) can also mean staff responsible for a specific station or task.

Other meanings

  • person in chargenoun
  • officialnoun

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