synonym Comparative
客
VS
お客様
Differences Between "客" and "お客様"
Option A
客
Meaning
guest, customer, client, passenger
Reading
きゃく (kyaku)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
このレストランはいつも客が多いです。
This restaurant always has many customers.
Option B
お客様
Meaning
customer, guest
Reading
おきゃくさま (okyakusama)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
いらっしゃいませ、お客様。
Welcome, customer.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(guest, customer, client, passenger)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 客: A general term for someone who receives a service, enters a store, or rides a vehicle. Can be `お客様 (okyakusama)` for politeness.
- お客様: Polite term for 'customer' or 'guest'. Often used in service industries (e.g., store, restaurant, hotel).
- 客: A general term for someone who receives a service, enters a store, or rides a vehicle. Can be `お客様 (okyakusama)` for politeness.
- お客様: Polite term for 'customer' or 'guest'. Often used in service industries (e.g., store, restaurant, hotel).
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