客
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Base noun form. Refers to a guest, visitor, or customer. Often used in compounds like 『お客様』 (okyakusama, 'honored guest / Customer').
Theme
User is helping their friend Yumi prepare for a small party at her home.
客
きゃく
guest / customer
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a guest arriving at a castle. The host says, 'Welcome, guest!' — 'Guest' sounds like 'kyaku' (客). Think: 'Castle guest → 客 (kyaku, 'guest').'
Cultural Note
In Japan, treating guests with respect is a key cultural value. The word 『客』 (kyaku, 'guest') is used in contexts like 『お客様』 (okyakusama, 'honored guest / Customer') to show politeness, especially in service industries.
Forms
Base: 客Base noun form. Refers to a guest, visitor, or customer. Often used in compounds like 『お客様』 (okyakusama, 'honored guest / Customer').