How to say 'Guest' or 'Customer' in Japanese | 客

word

Meaning

Guest, Customer

Reading

Kanji

客Guest, Customer

Explanation

The Japanese noun '客 (きゃく)' can mean both 'guest' and 'customer', depending on the context. When referring to a 'guest', it is often used in social or hospitality settings, such as inviting someone to your home or a hotel guest. For example: The guest arrived「客が来た」(きゃくがきた). When referring to a 'customer', it is commonly used in business or retail contexts, such as a store or restaurant. For example: The customer is waiting「客が待っている」(きゃくがまっている). The word can also imply a sense of respect or formality, as in treating someone as an honored guest or valued customer.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

489

Composition

kanji

Handwriting