主賓

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The event-role noun 主賓 (しゅひん) denotes the principal guest or guest of honor.
• Basic usage: The event appears in 祝賀会の主賓, and hosts prepare to 主賓を迎える.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The principal guest at an event
  • It is not the host; it is the invitee accorded the central honor among the guests.