(あんない)

あんない
noun
guidance; information; guide
1. guidance, showing around
The act of leading or showing someone around a place.
(えき)まで案内(あんない)します。
I'll show you to the station.
(まち)案内(あんない)してもらった
I had someone show me around the town.
My friend showed me around the famous places in Tokyo.
2. information, notice, announcement
Information provided to guide or inform people.
案内(あんない)(がかり)()いてください
Please ask the information desk attendant.
I got a tourist information pamphlet.
I looked at the station information board and searched for the exit.
3. invitation (to an event)
A notice inviting someone to an event.
I received a wedding invitation.
To send out an invitation for the year-end party.
I received an invitation to next month's reunion, but I don't know yet if I can go.

案内(あんない) is a noun meaning 'guidance' or 'information,' and also functions as a suru-verb.

Verb usage:

  • 案内(あんない)する: to guide, to show around, to inform
  • 〜を案内(あんない)する: to show someone around ~

Common compounds:

  • 案内(あんない)(じょ)/案内(あんない)(がかり): information desk/attendant
  • (みち)案内(あんない): directions, giving directions
  • 案内(あんない): guidance, notice (polite)

Related words:

  • 案内(あんない)(にん)/案内(あんない)(しゃ): guide (person)
  • 案内(あんない)(しょ): guidebook, brochure
  • 案内(あんない)(じょう): invitation letter