受付
uketsuke
Description
「受付」は、会社やホテル、病院などの入り口で、来た人を迎えたり、案内したりする場所や係の人のことです。
"受付" is the place or person at the entrance of a company, hotel, hospital, etc., who welcomes and guides visitors.
また、申し込みや予約を受け取ることも「受付」と言います。
Also, receiving applications or reservations is called "受付".
Meanings
受付uketsuke
reception desk; front desk
受付で名前を書いてください。
Please write your name at the reception.
受付uketsuke
receptionist; person at the desk
受付の人がとても親切でした。
The receptionist was very kind.
受付uketsuke
acceptance of applications or requests
予約の受付は九時からです。
Reservations are accepted from nine o'clock.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 受ける (to receive) + 付ける (to attach), literally 'receiving and registering'.
- Nuance
refers to both the reception place/desk and the staff, and the act of accepting requests.
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