Translation guide
The act of providing space, services, or a venue for an event, website, or person. In Japanese, the translation depends heavily on what is being hosted.
To organize and hold an event, party, meeting, or gathering.
The most common and neutral verb for holding or hosting an event, conference, or meeting.
We will host an international conference next month.
This event is hosted every year.
Emphasizes sponsorship or being the main organizer. Often used for concerts, exhibitions, or competitions.
The concert is hosted by the city.
A more casual verb meaning 'to hold' a party or informal gathering. Often used for home parties.
I'm hosting a party at my place this Saturday.
To provide the infrastructure for a website or online service.
To receive and entertain a guest in one's home or country.
To entertain or show hospitality to a guest. Implies warm reception.
We hosted our guests from abroad with heartfelt hospitality.
Formal entertaining, often in a business context. Can imply wining and dining.
We hosted our business clients at a traditional Japanese restaurant.
Specifically means to let someone stay overnight. Used when hosting a guest who sleeps over.
To act as the presenter or MC of a program.
To act as the emcee or host of a show, event, or ceremony.
She hosts a popular TV show.
Loanword 'MC' used for hosts of music events, variety shows, or clubs.
He hosts at a club.
The English word 'hosting' covers many distinct concepts. There is no single Japanese word that fits all situations. Always choose the verb based on what is being hosted.
We provide hosting for websites.
I hosted a friend overnight.