“Reception” in Japanese
Short answer
Reception in Japanese is “受話” (juwa). Full meaning: reception (telephone), listening (to a telephone).
Other ways to say “Reception” in Japanese
帳場
chouba (hotel) reception
受像
juzou (television) reception, receiving (a picture)
応接
ousetsu reception (e.g. of visitors), dealing with
収受
shuuju reception, receiving
接遇
setsuguu reception, welcome
受容
juyou reception
受付
uketsuke reception (desk), information desk, receptionist, information clerk; receipt, acceptance
持て成し
motenashi hospitality, reception, treatment, service, entertainment; (light) refreshment, entertaining with food and drink, treat
歓迎
kangei welcome, (warm) reception
電波
denpa radio wave, reception, signal; saying strange things
レセプション
resepushon reception
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