Omotenashi

Usually written in kana.

お持て成し (Omotenashi) is a Japanese noun meaning “hospitality, reception, treatment, service”.

Meanings

  1. nounhospitality; reception; treatment; service; entertainment
  2. noun(light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat

Examples

  • Thank you very much for your hearty hospitality.

  • Thank you for your kind hospitality.

  • I cannot thank you too much for your hospitality.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in お持て成し

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