omotenashi

American  

[oh-moh-tuh-nah-shee] / ˌoʊ moʊ təˈnɑ ʃi /

noun

1. the Japanese cultural concept of hospitality in which a host anticipates and selflessly attends to the needs of their guests.

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Example Sentences

“Before the pandemic, we were really excited for the Olympics, and really wanted to show omotenashi, but now is just not the right time,” he said, echoing a widely held view.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2021

But the pandemic made it impossible for the government to walk the omotenashi walk.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2021

Another major talking point from the government about the Tokyo Olympics was omotenashi, a Japanese word meaning hospitality.

From Slate • Jul. 15, 2021