Japanese

せったい
Meaning: hospitality; entertaining guests or clients
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

接待の席では、相手の好みに合わせて店を選んだ。
At the client dinner, they chose a restaurant to suit the guest's preferences.
接待の席には肥肉厚酒が並び、若い社員は驚いた。
Lavish dishes and fine wine were laid out at the business reception, and the young employee was surprised.

Usage Notes

In modern business contexts, this often means hosting or entertaining clients, not just ordinary friendliness.

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