行っていらっしゃい
itte irasshai
Polite
Common
N5
expression
Translations
1.
take care
2.
have a good day
Notes
This expression is commonly used in Japanese households when someone is leaving the house. It conveys a sense of care and well-wishing, similar to saying 'take care' or 'have a good day' in English.
Examples
母が仕事に行くときに「行っていらっしゃい」と言います。
Haha ga shigoto ni iku toki ni 'itte irasshai' to iimasu.
I say 'take care' when my mother goes to work.
友達が旅行に出発するときに「行っていらっしゃい」と言いました。
Tomodachi ga ryokou ni shuppatsu suru toki ni 'itte irasshai' to iimashita.
I said 'have a good trip' when my friend left for a trip.
彼が家を出るときに「行っていらっしゃい」と言いました。
Kare ga ie o deru toki ni 'itte irasshai' to iimashita.
I said 'take care' when he left the house.