Illustration: At the entrance of a small Japanese bakery, an apron-wearing staff member turns toward a customer who has just opened the door. The worker offers a welcoming bow and gestures toward the clean trays and tongs beside the bread display.

JLPT N5expressionLevel estimated by Bebop

いらっしゃいませ

irasshaimase

welcome

Said by shop or restaurant staff to customers. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

いらっしゃいませ！
Welcome!
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いらっしゃいませ、こちらへどうぞ。
Welcome. This way, please.
Written by AI for Bebop
いらっしゃいませ、今日きょうはパンが安やすいですよ。
Welcome! Bread is on sale today.
Written by AI for Bebop

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