賓
賓·honoured guest, V.I.P.
- On-yomi
- ヒン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 来賓 | らいひん | guest of honour, invited guest |
| 国賓 | こくひん | state guest |
| 貴賓 | きひん | noble visitor |
| 迎賓館 | げいひんかん | state guest house |
Example sentences
卒業式には多くの来賓が出席した。
そつぎょうしきにはおおくのらいひんがしゅっせきした。
Many invited guests attended the graduation ceremony.
大統領は国賓として来日した。
だいとうりょうはこくひんとしてらいにちした。
The president visited Japan as a state guest.
会談は迎賓館で行われた。
かいだんはげいひんかんでおこなわれた。
The talks were held at the state guest house.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 来賓 is らいひん, not らいきゃく — 来客 (らいきゃく) is an ordinary visitor.
- 賓 never appears alone; it lives in compounds.
Memory aid
Picture it
A roof 宀 sheltering money 貝: the guest you house and honour with the best of what you have.
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