持て成す

もてなす

to treat (a guest), to receive, to entertain, to be hospitable to, to make welcome

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
Romaji:
motenasu

Example Sentences

来客をもてなすには、まずはお茶を出さないといけません。

To treat guests, we must first serve tea.

新しい上司が来るので、もてなす準備をしておきます。

Since a new boss is coming, I'll prepare to receive him.