店の主人が客を丁寧にもてなした。
The shop owner treated the customer politely.
Japanese
もてなす
もてなす
Meaning: to entertain; to welcome; to treat (a guest)
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I entertained the guest with warm food.
彼は客人を丁重にもてなした。
He treated the guest with great courtesy.
主人は冒雨剪韭の心で客をもてなす
The host entertains guests with the spirit of going out in the rain to pick chives.
Usage Notes
Refers to the act of receiving and entertaining guests with hospitality and care. It emphasizes the attitude and effort put into making someone feel welcome.
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