1.
reception desk, front desk
The area where visitors are received and directed.
受付はあちらです。
The reception desk is over there.
受付で名前を書いてください。
Please write your name at the reception desk.
病院に着いたら、まず受付に行って名前と症状を伝えてください。
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.
受付の人に聞いてください。
Please ask the receptionist.
受付の方がとても親切だった。
The receptionist was very kind.
分からないことがあったら、受付の人に聞けば教えてもらえる。
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.
受付は何時までですか。
Until what time is registration open?
申し込みの受付は終わりました。
Application registration is closed.
イベントの受付開始は午前九時からなので、早めに行ったほうがいい。
Registration for the event starts at 9 a.m., so it's better to go early.
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.