Significado
A greeting used by shopkeepers or hosts to welcome guests.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Omotenashi' is central to this phrase. It's not just a word; it's an attitude of anticipating a guest's needs. Kyoto has its own versions like 'Oideyasu.' These are considered softer and more elegant than the standard Japanese 'Irasshai.' The 'Rasshai!' version is associated with the 'Edokko' (child of Edo) spirit—fast-talking, energetic, and slightly rough but friendly. VTubers and streamers use 'Irasshai' to create a 'homey' atmosphere for their viewers, treating the digital space like a physical room.
The 'Market' Shout
If you want to sound like a local, elongate the final 'i' when shouting it at a stall: 'Irasshaaaaai!'
Guest Rule
Never say it back to the host. It's a one-way greeting.
Significado
A greeting used by shopkeepers or hosts to welcome guests.
The 'Market' Shout
If you want to sound like a local, elongate the final 'i' when shouting it at a stall: 'Irasshaaaaai!'
Guest Rule
Never say it back to the host. It's a one-way greeting.
Eye Contact
In shops, staff might not make eye contact while shouting it; it's a general announcement of welcome to the space.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Guest: こんにちは！ Host: あ、田中さん、_________！どうぞ{入|はい}ってください。
The host should use 'いらっしゃい' to welcome the guest.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would a fishmonger shout at a busy market?
Street vendors use 'いらっしゃい' repeatedly to attract customers.
Choose the most appropriate response for a guest entering a home.
Host: いらっしゃい！ Guest: _________。
The guest should say 'O-jama shimasu' (I'm intruding) when entering.
Fill in the blank with the polite version of the greeting.
In a high-end department store, the staff will say '_________'.
'Irasshaimase' is the standard polite form for retail.
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Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Irasshai'
Home
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Neighbors
Business
- • Local Cafe
- • Market Stall
- • Izakaya
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosGuest: こんにちは！ Host: あ、田中さん、_________！どうぞ{入|はい}ってください。
The host should use 'いらっしゃい' to welcome the guest.
Which phrase would a fishmonger shout at a busy market?
Street vendors use 'いらっしゃい' repeatedly to attract customers.
Host: いらっしゃい！ Guest: _________。
The guest should say 'O-jama shimasu' (I'm intruding) when entering.
In a high-end department store, the staff will say '_________'.
'Irasshaimase' is the standard polite form for retail.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually, no. A small nod is enough. If it's a very small shop, a simple 'Konnichiwa' is polite.
If the teacher comes to your house, yes. If you go to their office, no.
It is gender-neutral, though the 'Rasshai' variant is often perceived as more masculine/rough.
'Irasshai' is for a person arriving at a specific spot. 'Youkoso' is for a broader arrival, like a country or a website.
Yes, it's very cute to say 'Irasshai' when your cat or dog comes to the door!
It's a rhythmic part of the store's atmosphere, meant to sound energetic and busy.
No, it's almost exclusively a spoken greeting. In emails, use 'Osewa ni natte orimasu' or similar.
It's a bit too much. For delivery people, 'Gokurousama-desu' is better.
As a greeting, no. But the verb 'irassharu' has a past tense: 'irasshaimashita.'
Yes, 'Irasshai' or 'Youkoso' works well for a casual online meeting.
Frases relacionadas
いらっしゃいませ
specialized formPolite shop greeting
ようこそ
similarWelcome
おいで
similarCome here
お邪魔します
contrastExcuse me for intruding
