いらっしゃいませ
irasshaimase
Polite
Common
N5
expression
Translations
1.
welcome
2.
may I help you?
Notes
This expression is commonly used by staff in stores, restaurants, and other service industries in Japan to greet customers. It conveys a sense of hospitality and readiness to assist.
Examples
お店に入ると、店員が「いらっしゃいませ」と言った。
Omise ni hairu to, ten'in ga 'irasshaimase' to itta.
When I entered the store, the clerk said 'welcome'.
レストランで「いらっしゃいませ」と迎えられた。
Resutoran de 'irasshaimase' to mukaerareta.
I was greeted with 'welcome' at the restaurant.
毎朝、カフェで「いらっしゃいませ」と言われる。
Maiasa, kafe de 'irasshaimase' to iwareru.
Every morning, I am greeted with 'welcome' at the cafe.