noun
usherette; female guide
Refers to a woman who guides people in theaters, hotels, or event venues. The term is somewhat dated; modern usage may prefer 案内係 or ガイド.
劇場の案内嬢が席まで案内してくれた。
The usherette at the theater guided us to our seats.
A common loanword for a guide, often used in tourism or general guiding contexts, without gender connotation.
Compound of 案内 (guidance) and 嬢 (young lady, miss). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with a female guide.