Meaning and Usage
"給仕" (きゅうじ) primarily means "waiter" or "server," referring to a person who serves food and drinks in places like restaurants or cafes. It is a formal or somewhat literary term compared to the more common "ウェイター" or "サービススタッフ".
Common Contexts
You will often see "給仕" used in written or formal contexts, such as in literature, historical settings, or formal announcements. In everyday conversation, people tend to use "ウェイター" or "店員" instead.
Collocations and Patterns
- 給仕の仕事 (きゅうじのしごと): the work of a waiter
- 給仕として働く (きゅうじとしてはたらく): to work as a waiter
- 給仕の態度 (きゅうじのたいど): the attitude of the waiter
Nuances
Using "給仕" can imply a traditional or respectful tone. It is less casual and more formal than everyday words for waiter. Be careful not to confuse it with "給仕する," which is the verb form meaning "to serve" or "to wait on someone."