NichiDict

もてなす

N1
持て成す持てなす
[motenasu]
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Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome

Examples

彼らは私たちを温かくもてなした

They entertained us warmly.

お客様を心を込めてもてなすのが大切だ。

It's important to entertain guests wholeheartedly.

料理でゲストをもてなすのが得意だ。

I'm good at entertaining guests with cooking.