expression, noun
warm reception; cordial welcome
A set phrase for a friendly, heartfelt welcome. Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts.
私たちは温かい歓迎を受けた。
We received a warm welcome.
新入社員に温かい歓迎の言葉をかけた。
He gave the new employee a warm welcoming speech.
Compound of 温かい (warm, kind) and 歓迎 (welcome, reception). The phrase is a straightforward combination of its parts.