もてなす
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 持て成す
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to
Meanings
Godan verb (-su), Transitive
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | もてなす | もてなします |
| Negative | もてなさない | もてなしません |
| Past | もてなした | もてなしました |
| Past negative | もてなさなかった | もてなしませんでした |
| Te-form | もてなして |
|---|---|
| Potential | もてなせる |
| Passive | もてなされる |
| Causative | もてなさせる |
| Volitional | もてなそう |
| Imperative | もてなせ |
| Conditional (ば) | もてなせば |
| Conditional (たら) | もてなしたら |
Example sentences
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He entertained her.
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Whomsoever she invites, she is quite hospitable.
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I made a fuss of her family.
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They entertained us at dinner.
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They regaled me on a Chinese banquet.
More examples (5)
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The host entertained us at the party.
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He often entertained his friends over the weekend.
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They entertained us at dinner last night.
私たちはまず、あなたの義理のお兄さんに手紙を書いて、もてなしていただいたお礼を言うべきでしょう。
The first thing we should do is write and thank your brother-in-law for his hospitality.
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We're very grateful for your hospitality.