Japanese word

歓迎

Pronunciation

Romajikangei

Meaning

  • nounwelcome

Example

先生は新しい生徒を歓迎します。sen sei wa atara shi i sei to o kan gei shi ma su

The teacher welcomes the new student.

Illustration for 歓迎 (welcome)

More examples

温かい歓迎を受けて、緊張がほぐれました。atata ka i kan gei o u ke te kin chō ga ho gu re ma shi ta

The warm welcome helped me relax.

Core concept

Refers to an open and friendly reception that shows pleasure at someone's arrival or participation.

Common phrases

  • 歓迎の言葉kan gei no koto ba

    words of welcome

  • 歓迎を受けるkan gei o u ke ru

    receive a welcome

Similar words

もてなしmotenashi: Care and attention given to guests or visitors in a friendly manner.
受け入れukeire: Acceptance of a person, idea, or change without refusing it.
受容juyō: An open acceptance of a person, idea, or change without resistance.

Definition in Japanese

来た人や加わる人を、うれしい気持ちで受け入れて迎えること。ki ta hito ya kuwa wa ru hito o u re shi i ki mo chi de u ke i re te muka e ru ko to

Word origin

歓迎 (kangei) is formed from the Sino-Japanese elements 歓 (kan, "joy") and 迎 (gei, "receive or meet"), expressing a joyful reception.

Usage tips

  • 歓迎 (kangei) applies not only to people but also to things such as questions, opinions, and changes that someone is happy to accept.

Other meanings

  • receptionnoun

Opposites

  • 冷遇reigūcold treatmentnoun

Related words

  • 歓迎するkangeisuruwelcomeverb

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