Japanese word

応接

Pronunciation

Romajiōsetsu

Meaning

  • nounreception

Example

社長は来客の応接に出ています。sha chō wa rai kyaku no ō setsu ni de te i ma su

The president is attending to a visitor.

Illustration for 応接 (reception)

More examples

受付係は丁寧な応接を心がけています。uke tsuke kakari wa tei nei na ō setsu o kokoro ga ke te i ma su

The receptionist strives to treat visitors courteously.

Core concept

Centers on formally receiving visitors and responding to their needs.

Common phrases

  • 応接に出るō setsu ni de ru

    receive visitors

  • 応接に当たるō setsu ni a ta ru

    attend to visitors

Similar words

応対ōtai: The act of receiving and dealing with visitors in a courteous manner.
接遇setsugū: Polite and considerate treatment of visitors or customers.
接客sekkyaku: The act of serving and assisting customers.

Definition in Japanese

来客を迎えて応対すること。rai kyaku o muka e te ō tai su ru ko to

Word origin

応接 (ōsetsu) combines 応 (ō, "respond") and 接 (setsu, "connect or come into contact"), expressing the act of responding to people one receives.

Usage tips

  • In a Japanese office, 応接室 (ōsetsushitsu) usually means a guest room for meeting visitors, rather than a general waiting area.

Other meanings

  • dealing with visitorsnoun

Related words

  • 応接するōsetsusuruattend to visitorsverb

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