Japanese

らいきゃく
Meaning: visitor; guest
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

来
客

Example sentences

When I went to my parents' house on the weekend, there happened to be a visitor.
突然の来客に、彼女はあわてて部屋を片付けた。
She panicked at the sudden guest and hurried to tidy up the room.
来客の方は、まず一階の受付で記帳をお願いします。
Visitors, please first sign in at the reception desk on the first floor.
孔雀が庭で鮮やかな羽を広げ、来客を驚かす。
The peacock fanned out its vivid tail feathers in the garden and startled the guests.
彼女は庶務課で、備品の管理や来客の対応など、幅広い業務を担当している。
She is in the general affairs department, handling a wide range of tasks such as managing supplies and responding to visitors.

Usage Notes

Refers to a guest who comes to visit. It is often used in formal or polite contexts.

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