お客さん

おきゃくさん
Alternative writings: 御客さん
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1

A guest or visitor — a polite way to refer to someone who visits.

NounHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

今日はお客さんが来るから、部屋を片付けておいてね。

Guests are coming today, so tidy the room, please.

友達をお客さんとして迎えたわけではないが、丁寧にもてなした。

It wasn't a formal visit, but I treated my friend politely as a guest.

お客さんが増えて、店は忙しくなった。

Customers increased and the shop got busy.

2

A customer, client, spectator, tourist, passenger, etc. — someone receiving a service or attending an event.

NounHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

レジでお客さんが並んでいるので、対応を急いでください。

Customers are lining up at the register, so please hurry with service.

観客が満席で、お客さんは大盛況だった。

The audience was full; the event was a big success with attendees.

観光地には毎年多くのお客さんが訪れる。

Many tourists visit the sightseeing spot every year.

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