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玄関番 (genkanban) Japanese meaning: doorkeeper | Kotomora
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くれ
た
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The hotel porter carried my luggage for me.
The doorman showed the visitor to the reception room.
Kanji 玄 mysterious, occultness, black 関 connection, barrier, gateway 番 turn, number in a series Related words 守しゅ 衛えい 守衛 is a security guard or watchman, focusing on protection, while 玄関番 is more about reception and service at an entrance.
受うけ 付つけ 受付 is a receptionist or reception desk, often inside a building, whereas 玄関番 is specifically stationed at the entrance.
Etymology Compound of 玄関 (entrance) and 番 (watch, duty), literally 'entrance duty person'.
