Illustration: In a Japanese home's tatami sitting room, a host kneels beside a visiting friend and places freshly brewed tea and a small plate of seasonal sweets within easy reach. A comfortable cushion has been straightened for the guest, whose travel bag rests safely beside the wall.

もてなす

motenasu

to entertain, to welcome a guest

Example sentences

主人しゅじんはパーティーで私達わたしたちをもてなしてくれた。
The host entertained us at the party.
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彼かれらは私達わたしたちを夕食ゆうしょくにもてなしてくれた。
They entertained us at dinner.
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彼女かのじょは誰だれを招まねいても厚あつくもてなす。
Whomsoever she invites, she is quite hospitable.
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