1.
reception desk, front desk
The area where visitors are received and directed.
2.
receptionist
The person who works at the reception desk.
受付 can refer to the reception desk, the receptionist, or the act of accepting/registering.
Derived from: 受け付ける (to accept, to receive)
Common collocations:
- 受付で: at the reception desk
- 受付時間: reception hours
- 受付開始: start of registration
- 受付終了: end of registration
- 受付番号: reception number (ticket number)
Usage: Found in hospitals, hotels, offices, event venues, etc.