Translation guide
The English word 'usher' can refer to a person who guides people to seats, or to the act of guiding someone. This guide covers both meanings, with natural Japanese equivalents.
usher (person)
usher (verb)
A person whose job is to show people to their seats, especially in theaters, wedding halls, or formal events.
General term for a person who guides or shows the way, commonly used for ushers in theaters, hotels, etc.
The theater usher guided us to our seats.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts like weddings or events, but less common than 案内係.
The wedding usher showed the guests to their seats.
Refers to receptionist or front desk staff, but can sometimes perform ushering duties at events. Not a direct equivalent.
受付 primarily means reception desk or receptionist, not specifically an usher.
The receptionist was guiding people at the entrance of the venue.
The action of showing someone the way, leading them to a place, or escorting them in a formal or polite manner.
The most common and versatile verb for guiding or showing someone to a place.
He ushered me to my seat.
The staff will usher the guests to the conference room.
Implies escorting someone in a polite or protective manner, often used in formal settings or when accompanying someone important.
Simply means 'to take someone', less formal. Can be used for ushering in casual contexts, but lacks the nuance of guiding.
This is a general verb for taking someone somewhere, not specifically ushering. Use 案内する for guiding to seats or formal escorting.
案内する is the standard word for guiding or showing the way. エスコートする implies a more formal, protective, or chivalrous escort, often used for VIPs or in social events.
The bodyguard ushered the president to the car.
I ushered my friend to the airport.