歓迎

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 歓迎, read かんげい, means gladly receiving a person or proposal.
• Basic usage: It is used to welcome a new colleague or express openness to applications in a job posting.
  • 新しい仲間を拍手で歓迎した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Receiving an arrival and expressing welcome
  • 出迎える focuses on going to meet someone who is arriving. 歓迎する expresses a welcoming attitude and can therefore also apply to prospective applicants.