OMOTENASHI 3
What is Omotenashi?
Masa:
Omotenashi is based on a verb Motenasu.
That means to host a party/dinner or treat the guests.
“O” is like a proposition to express respect to the listener.
“Motenshi” is a noun of the verb Motenasu.
Combined, it means “to take care of the guests by hosting (a dinner) with Respect.”
So in short it means “the highest form of hospitality. “
This is the very basic translation.
Sushi man
Masa san! It is awesome!
Masa:
Hold on!
There is another meaning!!!!!
When you break Omotenashi with Omote and nashi… it makes another sense of hospitality!
Sushi Man
Wow!!
Masa:
Okay.
“Omote” means a “(front) face”
“Nashi” means “nothing!”
Combined, it means “No (Public) Face”
This indicates the honest hospitality.
Sushi Man:
Hmmm
It is very interesting. No public face…
I wonder what that means…
Masa:
We will discuss about no public face next time!
To me Omotenashi means everything you can think of to serve the best and memorable dinner as a journey.
I love what I do! I hope you get it!!
Sushi man:
Yes Masa san!
I think I have a lot to learn!
Masa:
You are awesome!!!
Let’s do this!!!