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客
kyaku
Description
「客」は、お店やレストランなどに来る人や、家に来る人のことです。
"客" refers to people who come to places like shops or restaurants, or to someone's home.
ていねいに言うときは「お客さん」や「お客様」と言います。
When speaking politely, you say "お客さん" or "お客様".
Meanings
客kyaku
customer; someone who buys or uses a service
今日は客が多かったです。
There were many guests today.
客kyaku
guest; visitor who comes to one's home
今夜、家に客が来ます。
Guests are coming to the house tonight.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
bare 客 is neutral or blunt; add お...さん or お...様 to sound polite.
- Etymology
客 originally means 'guest' and is used in compounds like 観客 (audience).
In videos
“二つ目、休日は客が多くて忙しいと言ったらない。”
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