Japanese

かんげい
Meaning: welcome, reception
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

歓
迎

Example sentences

The participants of the meeting warmly welcomed his proposal.
ハワイの空港で、歓迎のレイを受け取った。
I received a lei of welcome at the Hawaii airport.
選手たちは熱烈な歓迎を受けながら凱旋した。
The athletes made a triumphant return amidst an enthusiastic welcome.
彼は熱狂的な歓迎を受けた。
He received an enthusiastic welcome.
行く先々で温かい歓迎を受けた。
I received a warm welcome everywhere I went.
彼を歓迎するために、今晩は一席設けることにした。
I decided to set up a gathering tonight to welcome him.
彼はゆくさきざきで温かい歓迎を受けた。
He was warmly welcomed everywhere he went.

Usage Notes

Used both for welcoming people and for accepting ideas or things with joy.

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