VocabJLPT N3
welcome
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. welcome
  2. 2. (warm) reception
This noun and verb (する) means to welcome someone warmly, such as greeting a guest or new member. It expresses a positive, hospitable reception and is often seen in formal and polite contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Her family gave me such a warm welcome, it really got to me.

Sentence 2

At dinner, my father welcomed her new boyfriend.

Sentence 3

By the way, is it okay to join partway through?

Sentence 4

Honestly, this kind of change is something I'd actually welcome.

Sentence 5

My friend said, "You're always welcome, anytime."