Translation guide
The act of providing space, services, or a venue for an event, website, or person. In Japanese, the translation depends heavily on what is being hosted.
To organize and hold an event, party, meeting, or gathering.
The most common and neutral verb for holding or hosting an event, conference, or meeting.
来月、国際会議を開催します。
We will host an international conference next month.
This event is hosted every year.
Emphasizes sponsorship or being the main organizer. Often used for concerts, exhibitions, or competitions.
そのコンサートは市が主催しています。
The concert is hosted by the city.
A more casual verb meaning 'to hold' a party or informal gathering. Often used for home parties.
今度の土曜日に家でパーティーを開きます。
I'm hosting a party at my place this Saturday.
To provide the infrastructure for a website or online service.
Direct loanword from English, commonly used in IT contexts.
このサイトはAWSでホスティングしています。
This site is hosted on AWS.
Literally 'to provide a server'. A more descriptive alternative.
当社はウェブサイト用のサーバーを提供しています。
We provide hosting for websites.
To receive and entertain a guest in one's home or country.
To entertain or show hospitality to a guest. Implies warm reception.
外国からのお客様を心を込めてもてなしました。
We hosted our guests from abroad with heartfelt hospitality.
Formal entertaining, often in a business context. Can imply wining and dining.
取引先を料亭で接待しました。
We hosted our business clients at a traditional Japanese restaurant.
Specifically means to let someone stay overnight. Used when hosting a guest who sleeps over.
To act as the presenter or MC of a program.
To act as the emcee or host of a show, event, or ceremony.
彼女は人気番組の司会をしています。
She hosts a popular TV show.
Loanword 'MC' used for hosts of music events, variety shows, or clubs.
彼はクラブでMCをしています。
He hosts at a club.
The English word 'hosting' covers many distinct concepts. There is no single Japanese word that fits all situations. Always choose the verb based on what is being hosted.
I hosted a friend overnight.