Translation of Japanese word "客" to English
客
きゃく
[kyaku]
IPA: /kjaɕi/
Meaning
NounA habitual patron, regular purchaser, returning client; a person or company who has a custom of buying from a particular business.
How to use
客 (kyaku) — 'customer / guest / visitor / client'. Polite: お客さん (okyakusan) or お客様 (okyakusama) (used in service industries). 観光客 (kankoukyaku) — tourist.
🇬🇧 English
customer / guest
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 客
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きゃく
Romaji Transcription: kyaku
Example Sentences
今日は客が多いです。
きょう は きゃく が おおい です。
There are a lot of customers today.
客が店に入ってきました。
きゃく が みせ に はいって きました。
A customer came into the shop.
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Common phrases
- お客様— honored customer / guest
- 皮だはトヵスできだとった。— A customer or guest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "客" mean?▼
The Japanese word "客" means "customer / guest" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "客"?▼
The word "客" is read as "きゃく" (kyaku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "今日は客が多いです。".
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