Motenashi

Usually written in kana.

Other forms:

持て成し (Motenashi) 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

  • I thanked her for her kind hospitality.

  • I received the hospitality of the family.

  • A present is usually given in return for one's hospitality.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 持て成し

holdturn into

Related words

to hold (in one's hand)feelingI seeto bring (something)abruptlyconsiderablysuccessto formto be able to possess (hold, get, etc.)completiongrowthunpleasant