案内係(あんないがかり)

A compound of 案内(あんない) (guidance/information) + 係(がかり) (person in charge). The suffix 係(がかり) is productive and creates role nouns from activities.

Common collocations

• 案内係(あんないがかり)に尋(たず)ねる: to ask the guide
• 案内係(あんないがかり)を務(つと)める: to serve as a guide
• 受付(うけつけ)案内係(あんないがかり): reception guide

Similar words

• ガイド: guide — loanword, often for tour guides
• 案内人(あんないにん): guide person — similar meaning but slightly more literary
• 受付(うけつけ): 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(がかり):
The suffix 係(がかり) is used for various roles: 受付係(うけつけがかり) (receptionist), 会計係(かいけいがかり) (accountant/cashier), 連絡係(れんらくがかり) (liaison).