1.
guide; usher; information attendant; receptionist
A person whose role is to show visitors around, provide directions, or guide people to their seats at events or facilities.
案内係に聞く。
To ask the information attendant.
案内係が席まで案内してくれた。
The usher guided us to our seats.
美術館の案内係が、展示の見どころを丁寧に説明してくれた。
The museum guide carefully explained the highlights of the exhibition.
A compound of 案内 (guidance/information) + 係 (person in charge). The suffix 係 is productive and creates role nouns from activities.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 案内係に尋ねる: to ask the guide
- 案内係を務める: to serve as a guide
- 受付案内係: reception guide
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ガイド: guide — loanword, often for tour guides
- 案内人: guide person — similar meaning but slightly more literary
- 受付: reception — the front desk or person at the front desk
- コンシェルジュ: concierge — upscale hotel or apartment guide
NOTE ON 係:
The suffix 係 is used for various roles: 受付係 (receptionist), 会計係 (accountant/cashier), 連絡係 (liaison).