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Did you enjoy yourself at the welcoming party for freshmen?

I love being here as the people are all so friendly and welcoming.

if someone you do not know is welcoming, they are very friendly to you when you arrive somewhere

Please join me in welcoming Dr Smith to our team.

While welcoming the firming up of the present government policy to abandon the proposal of the reform bill to the Diet, at the same time some are worried that Prime Minister Koizumi won't clearly state the bill's withdrawal.