“Welcome” in Japanese is ようこそ, pronounced yōkoso.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
Welcomes guests: 日本へようこそ, welcome to Japan. Shops use いらっしゃいませ instead.
Example sentences
- 日本へようこそ！にほんへようこそ！Welcome to Japan!
- いらっしゃいませ。いらっしゃいませ。Welcome (to our shop).
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お名前は何ですかWhat's your name私の名前は〜ですMy name isおいくつですかHow old are youどちらからですかWhere are you from私もですMe tooまた明日See you tomorrow気をつけてTake careお疲れさまでしたGood job
FAQ
How do you say Welcome in Japanese?
Welcome in Japanese is ようこそ, pronounced “yōkoso”.