賓客

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 賓客 (ひんきゃく) is a formal noun for an honored guest or distinguished visitor.
• Basic usage: It describes a host welcoming a visitor from afar or seats prepared especially for honored guests.
  • 主人は遠方から来た賓客を玄関で迎えた。 — The host welcomed the honored guest from far away at the entrance.
  • 広間には賓客のための席が用意されていた。 — Seats for distinguished guests were prepared in the large room.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Honored and general guest
  • 賓客 carries formal respect and special treatment for a distinguished visitor, while 客 is the broader word for a guest or customer.