案内
also: あない
案内する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 案内する | 案内しない |
| Polite | 案内します | 案内しません |
| Past polite | 案内しました | 案内しませんでした |
| Past | 案内した | 案内しなかった |
| Te-form | 案内して | 案内しないで |
| Desire | 案内したい | 案内したくない |
| Potential | 案内できる | 案内できない |
| Passive | 案内される | 案内されない |
| Causative | 案内させる | 案内させない |
| Causative passive | 案内させられる | 案内させられない |
| Volitional | 案内しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 案内しましょう | |
| Imperative | 案内しろ | 案内するな |
| Conditional | 案内すれば | 案内しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 案内したら | 案内しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
guidance; leading the way; showing around
Act of guiding someone physically or showing them around a place. Often used with する to mean 'to guide' or 'to show around'.
The staff guided us to the venue.
I showed my friend around the tourist spots in Tokyo.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
information; notice; notification
Providing information or notice about something, such as an event, procedure, or availability. Often used in formal or business contexts.
I will send you information about the event by email.
A notice about the new product arrived.
announcement of a visitor; informing of a visitor's arrival
Specifically used for announcing a visitor's arrival, e.g., at a reception desk or over an intercom. Often used as a noun.
I asked the reception desk to announce the visitor.
We announced the visitor's arrival over the public address system.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
An invitation to an event, gathering, or opportunity. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to invite'.
I received an invitation to the wedding.
I invited him to the party.
Used in the polite form ご案内 to mean 'being acquainted with' or 'having knowledge of' something. Often used in formal expressions.
As you are aware, regarding this matter...
You may already know, but we will be closed next week.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉を案内するto show someone around a place
The staff showed us around the factory.
- 〈事〉の案内が届くto receive a notice about something
A notice about the class reunion arrived.
- 〈人〉を応接室に案内するto show a visitor in and announce them (e.g. at a reception desk)
The receptionist showed the guest into the reception room.
- 〈人〉を〈事〉に案内するto invite someone to an event
We invited our business partners to the New Year's party.