賓客(ひんきゃく)

ひんきゃく
noun
honored guest; distinguished visitor
1. honored guest; distinguished visitor
A guest of high status or importance, treated with special respect. Used in formal and diplomatic contexts for VIP visitors.
賓客(ひんきゃく)を迎(むか)えた。
We welcomed the honored guest.
賓客(ひんきゃく)のために特別(とくべつ)な席(せき)が用意(ようい)された。
A special seat was prepared for the distinguished guest.
国賓(こくひん)や賓客(ひんきゃく)を招(まね)いての晩餐会(ばんさんかい)が宮殿(きゅうでん)で開(ひら)かれた。
A banquet welcoming state guests and distinguished visitors was held at the palace.

Composed of 賓(ひん) (guest of honor) and 客(きゃく) (guest, visitor). A formal word used in diplomatic, governmental, and ceremonial contexts. Everyday usage would sound stilted; お客様(おきゃくさま) or 来賓(らいひん) are more common alternatives depending on the context.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 賓客(ひんきゃく)を迎(むか)える: to welcome honored guests
  • 賓客(ひんきゃく)を招(まね)く: to invite distinguished guests
  • 賓客(ひんきゃく)用(よう): for honored guests

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 来賓(らいひん): guest of honor — used for invited guests at ceremonies, graduations, and formal events
  • 国賓(こくひん): state guest — specifically a foreign head of state visiting officially
  • 貴賓(きひん): distinguished guest — very formal; seen in 貴賓室(きひんしつ) (VIP room)
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