応接
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of receiving guests or a room designated for that purpose, such as a reception area.
Theme
User is a new employee at a company, and Yamada, a senior colleague, is explaining office procedures. They are discussing how to handle visitors in the reception area.
応接
おうせつ
reception
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Picture a fancy hotel lobby where guests are greeted — that's the reception area. 'Reception' → 応接 (ōsetsu, 'reception').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『応接』 (ōsetsu) often refers to a formal reception room in homes or offices, used for greeting guests, reflecting the importance of hospitality and proper etiquette in social interactions.
Forms
Base: 応接Base noun form. Refers to the act of receiving guests or a room designated for that purpose, such as a reception area.