also: ひんかく
guest of honor; privileged guest
Formal term for a distinguished or honored guest, often used in official or ceremonial contexts.
式典には多くの賓客が招かれた。
Many distinguished guests were invited to the ceremony.
首相は賓客を丁重にもてなした。
The prime minister courteously entertained the guest of honor.
They welcomed the president as a guest of honor.
The company gave the foreign guest of honor a warm reception.
Many distinguished guests were invited to the ceremony.