Japanese Conversation · Level 86
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Japanese word
受付
Pronunciation
Romajiuketsuke
Meaning
- nouninformation desk
Example
受付はどこですか？uke tsuke wa do ko de su ka
Where is the information desk?
More examples
ホテルに着いたら、受付で名前を言います。ho te ru ni tsu i ta ra uke tsuke de na mae o i i ma su
When I arrive at the hotel, I give my name at the information desk.
Core concept
It names the official point where visitors are received and directed, or the staff member handling that first contact.
Common phrases
受付でuke tsuke de
at the information desk
受付に行くuke tsuke ni i ku
go to the information desk
Similar words
窓口madoguchi: A service point where visitors are received and directed to the right person or place.
フロントfuronto: A reception desk for guests at a hotel or similar facility.
Definition in Japanese
来訪者を迎え、用件を聞いて案内や手続きをする場所または担当者。rai hō sha o muka e yō ken o ki i te an nai ya te tsuzu ki o su ru ba sho ma ta wa tan tō sha
Word origin
The noun 受付 (uketsuke) comes from the verb 受け付ける (uketsukeru), combining 受ける (ukeru, "receive") and 付ける (tsukeru, "attach"), with the compound meaning "accept."
Usage tips
- In English, reception usually names the desk or area, while receptionist names the person, but Japanese 受付 (uketsuke) can cover either one depending on context.
Other meanings
- receptionistnoun