🇯🇵 Japanese phrases
How to say “Welcome” in Japanese
ようこそ
yōkoso
Literally: well (you) cameneutral
Welcomes someone to a place or event, often as …へようこそ ("Welcome to …"). Shops and restaurants shout いらっしゃいませ when customers enter; you don't need to reply. For "you're welcome" after thanks, say どういたしまして or simply いえいえ.
Other ways to say it
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| いらっしゃいませ | irasshaimase | welcome (to our shop) | Used by staff to greet customers |
| いらっしゃい | irasshai | come on in | Welcoming a guest into your home, casual |
| どういたしまして | dō itashimashite | you're welcome | Replying to thanks |
In a sentence
日本へようこそ！
Nihon e yōkoso!
Welcome to Japan!
More Japanese phrases
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“Welcome” in other languages
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