接待

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 接待（せったい） means hosting or entertaining guests, for example by arranging food or a place for them.
• Basic usage: Use it for receiving visitors or entertaining guests in a business relationship.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Responding to someone versus hosting them
  • 応対 means dealing with someone who visits or contacts you.
  • 接待 focuses on treating guests with meals, hospitality, or similar arrangements.