Translation guide
A formal or polite visit made to show respect, maintain relationships, or fulfill a social obligation, common in business and diplomatic contexts.
A visit made out of politeness or to maintain a relationship, often in professional settings.
A formal visit between officials or diplomats as a gesture of goodwill.
表敬訪問 is a single formal visit to a specific person or organization, while 挨拶回り refers to a series of visits to multiple people or places, often as a routine greeting.
社長に表敬訪問する。
Pay a courtesy visit to the president.
The most direct equivalent, used for formal visits to show respect, especially to officials or business partners.
新社長が取引先に表敬訪問した。
The new president paid a courtesy visit to a client.
A round of courtesy visits, often when starting a new position or after a change, to greet relevant people.
着任後、関係部署に挨拶回りをした。
After assuming the post, I made courtesy visits to related departments.
A more literal translation, emphasizing the ceremonial aspect; used in formal descriptions.
大使の儀礼的な訪問が行われた。
A courtesy visit by the ambassador took place.
Same as above, but specifically in diplomatic contexts.
外務大臣が大統領を表敬訪問した。
The foreign minister paid a courtesy visit to the president.
A goodwill visit, often used for cultural or friendly diplomatic missions.
親善訪問の一環として学校を訪れた。
As part of a goodwill visit, they visited a school.
New employees make the rounds of courtesy visits to each department.