Translation guide
How to express 'attend to' in Japanese, covering meanings like taking care of something, paying attention, dealing with a matter, or being present.
To deal with or respond to a situation, inquiry, or problem. Common in business contexts.
クレームに対応する。
I attend to the complaint.
To process or handle a task, often administrative or technical.
書類を処理する。
I attend to the paperwork.
To tackle or work on a problem or task seriously.
問題に取り組む。
I attend to the problem.
To focus one's attention on something, especially what someone is saying.
To pay attention or heed. Formal and widely used.
彼の話に注意を払った。
I attended to his story.
Literally 'to incline one's ear', meaning to listen attentively.
彼女の意見に耳を傾けた。
I attended to her opinion.
Simple 'to listen', but can imply attending to what is said in context.
先生の言うことをよく聞きなさい。
Attend to what the teacher says.
To be physically present at a meeting, ceremony, or event.
To attend a formal event like a meeting, class, or ceremony.
会議に出席する。
I attend the meeting.
To participate in an event or activity, less formal than 出席.
パーティーに参加する。
I attend the party.
Simple 'to go', often used casually for attending events.
明日のライブに行く？
Will you attend the concert tomorrow?
To provide service to a customer in a shop or restaurant.
To attend to customers, standard in service industry.
彼は上手に接客する。
He attends to customers well.
To receive and deal with customers or visitors, often at a reception desk.
来客に応対する。
I attend to the visitor.
English 'attend to' covers many meanings. Do not use a single Japanese word for all. Choose based on context: caring, dealing, listening, being present, or serving.