(うけつけ)

うけつけ
noun
reception; information desk; receptionist
1. reception desk, front desk
The area where visitors are received and directed.
受付(うけつけ)あちらです
The reception desk is over there.
Please write your name at the reception desk.
When you arrive at the hospital, first go to the reception desk and tell them your name and symptoms.
2. receptionist
The person who works at the reception desk.
Please ask the receptionist.
The receptionist was very kind.
If there's something you don't understand, you can ask the receptionist and they'll help you.
3. acceptance, registration
The act of receiving applications, registrations, etc.
Until what time is registration open?
Application registration is closed.
Registration for the event starts at 9 a.m., so it's better to go early.

受付(うけつけ) can refer to the reception desk, the receptionist, or the act of accepting/registering.

Derived from: ()()ける (to accept, to receive)

Common collocations:

  • 受付(うけつけ)で: at the reception desk
  • 受付(うけつけ)時間(じかん): reception hours
  • 受付(うけつけ)開始(かいし): start of registration
  • 受付(うけつけ)終了(しゅうりょう): end of registration
  • 受付(うけつけ)番号(ばんごう): reception number (ticket number)

Usage: Found in hospitals, hotels, offices, event venues, etc.