いらっしゃい
irasshai
Polite
Common
N5
expression
Translations
1.
welcome
2.
come in
Notes
The expression 'いらっしゃい' is commonly used in informal settings to welcome someone, such as a guest arriving at a home. It is a casual form of 'いらっしゃいませ', which is used in more formal or commercial settings like stores or restaurants.
Examples
いらっしゃいませ！どうぞお入りください。
Irasshaimase! Douzo o-hairi kudasai.
Welcome! Please come in.
お店にいらっしゃい。
O-mise ni irasshai.
Come to the store.