ホスト
Meanings
1
Refers to the person or organization hosting a party, summit, TV show, or similar event.
He acted as the host of the party.
The host country of the summit is Japan.
2
male host (at a host club)
Specifically refers to a male employee who entertains female customers at a host club (ホストクラブ).
He works as a host in Shinjuku.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のホストを務めるto serve as the host of 〈event〉
He served as host of this year's summit.
- ホストになるto become a host (at a host club)
He became a host to pay off his debts.
- ホストが〈人〉をもてなすthe host entertains/treats 〈person〉
The host entertained the invited guests.