Japanese word

受け付ける

Pronunciation

Romajiuketsukeru

Meaning

  • verbaccept

Example

この店は予約を受け付けます。ko no mise wa yo yaku o u ke tsu ke ma su

This shop accepts reservations.

Illustration for 受け付ける (accept)

More examples

現在、電話での申し込みを受け付けています。gen zai den wa de no mō shi ko mi o u ke tsu ke te i ma su

We are currently accepting applications by phone.

Core concept

Describes receiving a request or application and making arrangements to deal with it.

Common phrases

  • 予約を受け付けるyo yaku o u ke tsu ke ru

    accept reservations

  • 申し込みを受け付けるmō shi ko mi o u ke tsu ke ru

    accept applications

  • 注文を受け付けるchū mon o u ke tsu ke ru

    take orders

  • 質問を受け付けるshitsu mon o u ke tsu ke ru

    take questions

Similar words

受理するjurisuru: To formally accept an application or request as valid for processing.
承るuketamawaru: To accept a request, order, or inquiry in polite business language.
受けるukeru: To receive a request, order, or application without specifying how it will be handled.

Definition in Japanese

申し込みや予約、問い合わせなどを受け入れて処理する。mō shi ko mi ya yo yaku to i a wa se na do o u ke i re te sho ri su ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 受け付ける (uketsukeru) combines 受ける (ukeru, "receive") with 付ける (tsukeru, "attach"), giving the sense of receiving something for handling.

Usage tips

  • This verb is common when a shop, office, or service announces that it accepts bookings, applications, or questions for processing.

Other meanings

  • receive applicationsverb
  • take questionsverb

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