Welcome in Japanese
How to say "Welcome" in Japanese
There are a few ways to welcome someone in Japanese, but the most common or generic phrase you will hear is ようこそ (yōkoso).
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ようこそ！
Yōkoso!
Welcome!
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If you are a customer walking into a shop, you would hear いらっしゃいませ (Irasshaimase).
いらっしゃいませ！
Irasshaimase!
Welcome! (to customers)
Informally, you might hear どうぞ (dōzo) as a kind of welcome or invitation. Generally it is used when permission is given.
どうぞ
dōzo
please; here you go
どうぞ召し上がってみてください。
Dōzo meshiagatte mite kudasai.
Please, try [it].
はい、どうぞ。
Hai, dōzo.
Yes, please / you are welcome to.
If you want to welcome someone back (normally at home), it's common to use the phrase おかえり なさい (okaeri nasai).
お帰りなさい。
おかえり なさい。
Okaeri nasai.
Welcome back / Welcome home
How to say "You're welcome" in Japanese
If you want to say "you're welcome" in reply to thanks, you can use the phrase どういたしまして (dōitashimashite) or just a casual いいえ (iie) will do.
どういたしまして
Dōitashimashite
You're welcome.
いいえ
iie
No / Don't mention it
If you want more lessons on Japanese salutations then I recommend that you check out the following:
- How to say Good morning in Japanese.
- Learn Goodbye in Japanese.
- How to pronounce Goodnight in Japanese.
Jā matta!
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