synonym Comparative
お客様
VS
顧客
Differences Between "お客様" and "顧客"
Option A
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.
Option B
顧客
Meaning
customer, client
Reading
こきゃく (kokyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
当社は顧客の満足を最優先に考えています。
Our company prioritizes customer satisfaction.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(customer, guest)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- お客様: Polite term for 'customer' or 'guest'. Often used in service industries (e.g., store, restaurant, hotel).
- 顧客: A more formal term for a customer (お客様). Often used in business, sales, or service industries when referring to clients or patrons. (「お客様」よりもフォーマルな表現で、企業がサービスや商品を提供する対象を指します。ビジネスやサービス業で使われます。)
- お客様: Polite term for 'customer' or 'guest'. Often used in service industries (e.g., store, restaurant, hotel).
- 顧客: A more formal term for a customer (お客様). Often used in business, sales, or service industries when referring to clients or patrons. (「お客様」よりもフォーマルな表現で、企業がサービスや商品を提供する対象を指します。ビジネスやサービス業で使われます。)
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