Translation guide
Expressing a warm, friendly welcome or positive reception in Japanese, ranging from formal hospitality to casual friendliness.
Describing a friendly, enthusiastic, or heartfelt welcome, often in social or service contexts.
Standard phrase for a warm welcome, suitable for both formal and informal situations.
They gave us a warm reception.
Emphasizes heartfelt hospitality, often used for service or hosting.
I was moved by the warm reception at the inn.
A more formal, elaborate welcome, often used in official or ceremonial contexts.
We received a warm reception from the mayor.
Describing how an audience, group, or individual responds favorably to something like a speech, proposal, or artistic work.
Referring to a party or gathering held to welcome someone.
歓迎 (kangei) focuses on the act of welcoming, while おもてなし (omotenashi) emphasizes the spirit of hospitality and attentive service. Use 歓迎 for greetings and events, and おもてなし for the quality of care received.
We received a warm welcome at the airport.
The hospitality at the inn was wonderful.
After the performance, there was a warm reception (applause).
The new product was met with a warm reception in the market.
A warm reception was held at the embassy.