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You're welcome vs. Your welcome: 違いは何ですか?

If you can replace it with 'you are', the correct word is 'you're'.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'You're welcome' to respond to 'Thank you' because it means 'You are welcome.'

  • Use 'You're' when you can replace it with 'You are' (e.g., You're welcome).
  • Use 'Your' to show ownership of something (e.g., Your car, your house).
  • Never use 'Your welcome' unless you are talking about a welcome that belongs to someone.
You + Are = You're 🤝 | Your + Noun = 🏠

Overview

### Overview
英語学習において、音は同じなのに綴りや意味が異なる「同音異義語(Homophones)」は、非常に厄介な存在です。特に中級レベル(B1)に到達した皆さんが、ビジネスメールやSNSでのやり取り、あるいは英語の試験でつい間違えてしまいがちなのが、you'reyour の使い分けです。この2つは発音がほぼ同じ(または完全に同じ)であるため、ネイティブスピーカーですら書き急いでいる時に間違えることがあるほどですが、教育を受けた大人の英語としては、この使い分けを正確にマスターしておくことは信頼性に直結します。
本稿では、感謝に対する定番の返答である You're welcome を軸に、なぜ Your welcome と書いてはいけないのか、その文法的な根拠を詳しく解説します。日本語には「冠詞(a/the)」や「所有格による語形変化」の厳密なルールが英語ほど複雑に存在しないため、感覚的に捉えにくい部分があるかもしれません。しかし、日本語の「助詞(は、が、の)」の役割と照らし合わせながら整理すれば、実は非常にシンプルなルールに基づいていることが分かります。
この解説を読み終える頃には、自信を持って You're welcome と書けるようになり、さらに他の似たような混同しやすい単語(it'sits など)についても、同じ論理で解決できるようになっているはずです。それでは、英語の構造的な美しさを再発見しながら、ステップバイステップで学んでいきましょう。
### How This Grammar Works
まず、you'reyour の文法的な正体を解剖してみましょう。日本語の文法構造と比較すると、その役割の違いが明確になります。
1. You're (You are) の正体:短縮形
you're は、代名詞の you(あなた)と、be動詞の are(〜です)が合体した「短縮形(Contraction)」です。アポストロフィ(')は、そこにあった文字(この場合は a)が省略されたことを示す印です。
  • 文法的な役割: 主語 + 述語動詞
  • 日本語でのイメージ: 「あなたは(が)〜です」
  • 構造: you're の後ろには、形容詞、名詞、あるいは現在分詞(~ing)などが続きます。
例:You're kind.(あなたは親切です)
例:You're a student.(あなたは学生です)
2. Your の正体:所有限定詞(所有格)
一方で your は、所有を表す「限定詞(Possessive Determiner)」です。これは単独で使うことはできず、必ず後ろに「名詞」を伴って、その名詞が誰のものかを示します。
  • 文法的な役割: 名詞を修飾する言葉(形容詞に近い働き)
  • 日本語でのイメージ: 「あなたの〜」「君の〜」
  • 構造: your + 名詞
例:Your book(あなたの本)
例:Your name(あなたの名前)
なぜ You're welcome が正しいのか?
ここで、問題のフレーズを考えてみましょう。welcome という単語にはいくつかの品詞がありますが、このフレーズでの welcome は「歓迎される」「喜んで受け入れられる」という意味の形容詞です。
英語のルールでは、形容詞を述語として使う場合、必ず be動詞が必要です。つまり、「あなたは歓迎される状態にあります」という意味にするためには、You are welcome と言わなければなりません。これを短縮した形が You're welcome なのです。
もしこれを Your welcome と書いてしまうと、文法的には「あなたの歓迎(という名詞)」という意味になってしまい、文として成立しません。日本語で例えるなら、「どういたしまして」と言いたい時に「あなたの歓迎!」とだけ叫んでいるような、不自然な響きになってしまうのです。
| 項目 | you're | your |
|---|---|---|
| 元の形 | you are | (一語で独立した所有格) |
| 文法的要素 | 主語 + 動詞 | 所有を表す限定詞 |
| 日本語訳の核 | あなたは〜です | あなたの〜 |
| 後ろに続くもの | 形容詞、名詞、動詞ing | 名詞のみ |
| アポストロフィ | あり(省略の印) | なし |
### Formation Pattern
正しい綴りを選ぶための最も確実な方法は、「置き換えテスト(Substitution Test)」を行うことです。これは非常にシンプルで、どんな文脈でも使える魔法のルールです。
【置き換えテストの手順】
  1. 1you'reyour か迷っている箇所を、you are に置き換えて読み上げてください。
  2. 2もし文の意味が通り、文法的に正しければ、you're が正解です。
  3. 3もし意味が通じなくなったり、不自然に感じたりすれば、your が正解です。
具体的な例文で練習してみましょう。
  • ケースA: (You're / Your) car is beautiful.
  • テスト:You are car is beautiful.(あなたは車です、美しいです)
  • 判定:意味が通りません。あなたは人間であって車ではありません。したがって、正解は Your です。
  • ケースB: I think (you're / your) smart.
  • テスト:I think you are smart.(私は、あなたは賢いと思います)
  • 判定:完璧に意味が通じます。したがって、正解は you're です。
  • ケースC: (You're / Your) welcome.
  • テスト:You are welcome.(あなたは歓迎されています)
  • 判定:意味が通じます。したがって、正解は you're です。
視覚的な覚え方:アポストロフィの役割
日本語を母国語とする私たちは、アポストロフィを見ると「所有(〜の)」を連想しがちです。なぜなら、Tanaka's book(田中の本)のように、名前の後に 's をつけると所有を表すからです。しかし、代名詞(you, it, they など)の場合、アポストロフィは「省略」を意味し、「所有」には使いません。
  • you're = you are (aが抜けている)
  • your = 所有格(アポストロフィは不要)
この「代名詞の所有格にはアポストロフィを使わない」というルールを頭に叩き込んでおくと、迷いが激減します。
### When To Use It
ここでは、日常会話やビジネスシーンでよく遭遇する具体的なシチュエーションを挙げて、使い分けを整理します。
1. 感謝への返答としての You're welcome
これは最も基本的な使い方です。誰かに Thank you と言われた時、日本語の「どういたしまして」にあたる表現として使います。
  • A: Thank you for the coffee!(コーヒーをありがとう!)
  • B: You're welcome!(どういたしまして!)
2. 許可や招待を表す You're welcome to...
welcome を使った少し高度な表現に、You're welcome to + 動詞の原形(自由に〜してください、〜するのを歓迎します)というものがあります。これも you are の構造です。
  • You're welcome to join us for dinner.(ぜひ一緒に夕食を食べていってください。)
  • You're welcome to use my office while I'm away.(私が不在の間、私のオフィスを自由に使ってください。)
3. 所有を表す your の活用シーン
相手の持ち物、家族、属性、意見などについて話す時は、常に your を使います。ビジネスメールでは特に重要です。
  • I received your email this morning.(今朝、あなたのメールを受け取りました。)
  • What is your opinion on this project?(このプロジェクトに関するあなたの意見はどうですか?)
  • Your hard work is greatly appreciated.(あなたの努力に深く感謝します。)
4. 進行形や状態を表す you're
相手が今何をしているか、どんな状態かを表す時は be動詞が必要なので you're を使います。
  • You're doing a great job!(君はよくやっているよ!/頑張っているね!)
  • I'm glad you're here.(あなたがここにいてくれて嬉しいです。)
### Common Mistakes
日本人学習者が陥りやすいミスには、明確なパターンがあります。これらは日本語の特性が英語に干渉する「母語干渉」によって起こります。
間違い1: アポストロフィを「所有」だと思い込む
前述の通り、Tanaka'sTeacher's が「〜の」を意味するため、You're も「あなたの」だと思い込んでしまうミスです。
  • なぜ起きるか: 日本語では「田中さんの」も「あなたの」も同じ「の」で処理できますが、英語では固有名詞(Tanaka)と代名詞(You)で所有の表し方が異なります。
  • 対策: 「代名詞の所有格(my, your, his, her, its, our, their)には、絶対にアポストロフィはつかない」という鉄則を覚えましょう。
間違い2: 音だけで判断して書き間違える
特にリスニングやスピーキングに慣れてくると、頭の中で流れる音をそのまま文字にしてしまうことがあります。you'reyour は、現代の口語英語ではどちらも /jɔːr/ または /jʊər/ と発音され、区別がつきません。
  • なぜ起きるか: 日本語は「書いた通りに読む」言語ですが、英語は「綴りと音が一致しない」ことが多いためです。
  • 対策: 書く瞬間に、前述の「置き換えテスト」を脳内で行う癖をつけましょう。特に welcome の前は 100% you're です。
間違い3: SNSやチャットでの省略形 ur の影響
最近のSNSやLINEのようなチャットでは、you'reyour も両方とも ur と略して書かれることが非常に多いです。
  • なぜ起きるか: 入力の速さを優先するためです。
  • 対策: ur はあくまでカジュアルなスラングです。ビジネスメールや就職活動(就活)、公式な文書で ur を使うのは厳禁です。また、ur に慣れすぎると、正式に書くべき時にどちらの綴りだったか思い出せなくなるリスクがあります。学習段階では、常に正式な綴りを意識しましょう。
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
you'reyour の混同は、英語における「同音異義語の短縮形 vs 所有格」という大きなテーマの一部に過ぎません。全く同じ論理で間違えやすいペアが他に2つあります。これらをセットで覚えると、文法理解が飛躍的に深まります。
| ペア | 短縮形 (Subject + Verb) | 所有格 (Possessive) | 解説 |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's vs Its | It's (It is / It has) | Its (それの) | 最も多い間違い。Its にアポストロフィは不要。 |
| They're vs Their | They're (They are) | Their (彼らの) | There (そこ) も含めて3つが同じ音。 |
| Who's vs Whose | Who's (Who is / Who has) | Whose (誰の) | 疑問文でよく使われる。 |
It'sIts の比較例:
  • It's cold today. (今日は寒い。 = It is)
  • The dog wagged its tail. (犬がその尻尾を振った。 = dog's)
※ここでも「置き換えテスト」が有効です。It is tail とは言えませんね。
They're, Their, There の比較例:
  • They're coming. (彼らが来る。 = They are)
  • It's their house. (それは彼らの家だ。)
  • Go over there. (あそこへ行きなさい。)
### Quick FAQ
Q1: Your welcome と書いてあるのをネットで見かけましたが、あれは間違いですか?
A1: はい、文法的には明確な間違いです。ネイティブスピーカーでも、教育課程で十分に注意を払わなかったり、単なるタイポ(打ち間違い)でそう書いてしまうことが多々あります。しかし、それを真似してはいけません。特にビジネスシーンで Your welcome と書くと、「基本的な文法を知らない人」という印象を与えてしまうリスクがあります。
Q2: No problemAnytime とどう使い分ければいいですか?
A2: You're welcome は最も標準的で丁寧な表現です。目上の人やビジネス相手にも安心して使えます。一方、No problem(問題ないよ)や Anytime(いつでも言って)はよりカジュアルで、友人や同僚に対して使われることが多いです。日本語で言う「どういたしまして」と「いいよいいよ!」「全然大丈夫!」のニュアンスの違いに近いですね。
Q3: You are welcome と短縮せずに言うのは不自然ですか?
A3: 全く不自然ではありません。短縮しない方が、より丁寧で強調された響きになります。例えば、心を込めて「本当に、どういたしまして」と言いたい時には、一語ずつはっきりと You are very welcome. と言うことがあります。逆に、日常の軽いやり取りでは You're welcome. と短縮するのが自然です。
Q4: 覚え方のコツを教えてください!
A4: シンプルにこう考えましょう。「アポストロフィは、文字を飲み込んだ印」。you're のアポストロフィは a を飲み込んでいます。何かを飲み込んでいるということは、そこには元々「動詞(are)」があったということです。自分の持ち物を表す時に、何かを飲み込む必要はありませんよね?だから your にはアポストロフィがないのです。

The Anatomy of 'You're'

Subject Verb Contraction Function
You
are
You're
Subject + Verb (Contraction)
Your
(None)
Your
Possessive Adjective

Casual vs. Formal Forms

Form Example Context
Full Form
You are welcome
Very formal / Emphatic
Contraction
You're welcome
Standard / Neutral
Slang/Text
ur welcome
Very informal (Avoid in writing)

Meanings

The standard polite response used after someone expresses gratitude. It acknowledges the thanks and indicates that the favor was done willingly.

1

Polite Response

A formulaic phrase used to acknowledge thanks.

“You're welcome, I was happy to help.”

“Oh, you're very welcome!”

2

Permission/Invitation

Used to tell someone they are allowed or encouraged to do something.

“You're welcome to stay for dinner.”

“You're welcome to use my office while I'm away.”

3

Possessive Noun Phrase

Referring to the specific greeting or reception someone received.

“Your welcome at the airport was so touching.”

“We appreciated your welcome when we arrived.”

Reference Table

Reference table for You're welcome vs. Your welcome: 違いは何ですか?
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
You're + welcome
You're welcome!
Negative
You're + not + welcome
You're not welcome here.
Question
Are + you + welcome?
Are you welcome to join?
Possessive
Your + welcome (noun)
I liked your welcome.
Permission
You're welcome + to + verb
You're welcome to stay.
Emphasis
You're + very + welcome
You're very welcome!

フォーマル度スペクトル

フォーマル
It was my pleasure.

It was my pleasure. (General social interaction)

ニュートラル
You're very welcome.

You're very welcome. (General social interaction)

カジュアル
No problem!

No problem! (General social interaction)

スラング
No p / Anytime

No p / Anytime (General social interaction)

The 'You're' vs 'Your' Decision

Which one?

You're

  • You are The full version
  • Welcome Response to thanks

Your

  • Ownership Belongs to you
  • Noun Followed by a thing

Contraction vs. Possession

You're
You're nice You are nice
You're welcome You are welcome
Your
Your dog The dog you own
Your house The house you live in

The 'You are' Test

1

Can you say 'You are'?

YES
Use You're
NO
Use Your

Common Phrases

Always You're

  • You're welcome
  • You're late
  • You're beautiful
📦

Always Your

  • Your name
  • Your turn
  • Your phone

レベル別の例文

1

You're welcome, Sarah.

De nada, Sarah.

2

Thanks! - You're welcome!

¡Gracias! - ¡De nada!

3

You're welcome to the party.

Eres bienvenido a la fiesta.

4

Is it your book? No, but you're welcome to read it.

¿Es tu libro? No, pero eres bienvenido a leerlo.

1

You're welcome to use my phone.

Puedes usar mi teléfono (eres bienvenido a hacerlo).

2

I said 'thank you' and he said 'you're welcome'.

Dije 'gracias' y él dijo 'de nada'.

3

You're welcome to join us for lunch.

Eres bienvenido a unirte a nosotros para almorzar.

4

Don't worry, you're always welcome here.

No te preocupes, siempre eres bienvenido aquí.

1

You're welcome to take any of these brochures.

Puede llevarse cualquiera de estos folletos.

2

If you need anything else, you're welcome to ask.

Si necesita algo más, no dude en preguntar.

3

You're welcome, but please be more careful next time.

De nada, pero por favor ten más cuidado la próxima vez.

4

I appreciate your help. — You're very welcome!

Agradezco tu ayuda. — ¡De nada!

1

You're welcome to challenge the results if you disagree.

Usted es libre de impugnar los resultados si no está de acuerdo.

2

While you're welcome to stay, we do have a busy schedule.

Si bien es bienvenido a quedarse, tenemos una agenda ocupada.

3

You're welcome to provide feedback on the new design.

Le invitamos a darnos su opinión sobre el nuevo diseño.

4

He gave a polite 'you're welcome' and walked away.

Él dio un cortés 'de nada' y se alejó.

1

You're welcome to interpret my silence however you wish.

Eres libre de interpretar mi silencio como desees.

2

One is always welcome to suggest improvements to the protocol.

Uno siempre es bienvenido a sugerir mejoras al protocolo.

3

Your welcome was quite unexpected given our history.

Tu bienvenida fue bastante inesperada dada nuestra historia.

4

You're welcome to try, though I doubt you'll succeed.

Eres bienvenido a intentarlo, aunque dudo que tengas éxito.

1

Should you find the terms disagreeable, you're welcome to terminate the contract.

En caso de que los términos le resulten desagradables, puede rescindir el contrato.

2

The sheer warmth of your welcome mitigated the chill of the evening.

La calidez de tu bienvenida mitigó el frío de la noche.

3

You're welcome to your opinion, however misguided it may be.

Eres libre de tener tu opinión, por muy equivocada que esté.

4

The distinction between 'you're' and 'your' in 'you're welcome' is a litmus test for written fluency.

La distinción entre 'you're' y 'your' en 'you're welcome' es una prueba de fuego para la fluidez escrita.

間違えやすい

Youre-welcome vs. Your-welcome: What's the Difference? Its vs. It's

Both involve a contraction with an apostrophe versus a possessive adjective without one.

Youre-welcome vs. Your-welcome: What's the Difference? They're vs. Their

Another homophone pair where one is 'They are' and the other is possessive.

Youre-welcome vs. Your-welcome: What's the Difference? Welcome vs. Welcomed

Learners often use the past participle 'welcomed' when they should use the adjective 'welcome'.

よくある間違い

Your welcome!

You're welcome!

You need the contraction of 'You are'.

You welcome.

You're welcome.

Missing the verb 'are'.

Your are welcome.

You are welcome.

Using the possessive instead of the subject.

You're book.

Your book.

Using a contraction when you mean ownership.

You're welcome to my house.

Welcome to my house.

Don't use 'You're welcome' as a greeting.

Thanks for your welcome.

You're welcome.

Mixing up the response with the noun.

Ur welcome.

You're welcome.

Too informal for most contexts.

Your welcome to join us.

You're welcome to join us.

Possessive used instead of contraction in an invitation.

You're welcome for the help.

You're welcome.

Adding 'for the help' is redundant but common; 'You're welcome' usually stands alone.

I appreciate you're welcome.

I appreciate your welcome.

Contraction used when the noun 'welcome' is intended.

You're welcome to your own opinion.

You're welcome to your opinion.

Slightly redundant phrasing in a common idiom.

文型パターン

You're welcome to ___.

You're very welcome, ___.

I appreciate your ___.

You're welcome for ___.

Real World Usage

Customer Service constant

Thank you for your help. — You're very welcome, have a great day!

Texting Friends very common

thx for the notes! — you're welcome!

Job Interview occasional

Thank you for the opportunity. — You're welcome, we'll be in touch.

Hospitality common

You're welcome to use the hotel gym during your stay.

Social Media Comments very common

Great post! — You're welcome, glad you liked it!

Family Dinner common

Thanks for the salt. — You're welcome.

Email Correspondence common

You're welcome to contact me if you have further questions.

Public Speaking occasional

You're all welcome to stay for the reception.

💡

The 'You Are' Test

Whenever you write 'you're', say 'you are' out loud. If the sentence still makes sense, you've used the right one!
⚠️

Avoid 'Your Welcome'

Native speakers often make this mistake, but it is highly criticized. In a professional email, it can make you look careless.
🎯

Vary Your Responses

Don't just say 'You're welcome'. Try 'My pleasure', 'No problem', or 'Anytime' to sound more natural.
💬

Greeting vs. Response

Remember: 'Welcome!' is for the door. 'You're welcome!' is for the 'Thank you'.

Smart Tips

Type 'You are welcome' first, then go back and add the apostrophe if you want it to be more natural.

Your welcome for the report. You're welcome for the report.

If a verb like 'going', 'doing', or 'welcome' (as an adjective) follows, it's almost always 'You're'.

Your doing a great job. You're doing a great job.

Add 'very' or 'most' to the phrase: 'You're very welcome!'

You're welcome. You're very welcome!

Try replacing it with 'car'. If 'Your car' works, use 'Your'. If 'You are car' doesn't work, use 'You're'.

You're welcome was nice. Your welcome was nice.

発音

/jɔːr/ or /jʊər/

Homophone Rule

In standard English, 'You're' and 'Your' are pronounced exactly the same.

/jər/

Reduction

In fast speech, both often reduce to a 'yer' sound.

Rising-Falling

You're WEL-come. ↘

Standard polite response.

Flat/Sarcastic

You're welcome. ⎯

Used when you think someone *should* have thanked you but didn't.

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記憶術

The apostrophe in 'You're' is a tiny 'a' for 'are'. If you can't say 'are', don't use the star (apostrophe).

視覚的連想

Imagine the apostrophe in 'You're' is a small hook holding the 'a' from 'are'. Without the hook, the 'a' falls away, and you are left with ownership ('your').

Rhyme

If it's something you own, 'your' stands alone. If 'you are' is the way, 'you're' wins the day!

Story

A king welcomed a guest to his castle. He said, 'You're welcome to stay!' The guest replied, 'Your welcome is very kind, Your Majesty.' The king used 'You're' because the guest *is* welcome. The guest used 'Your' because the welcome *belonged* to the king.

Word Web

You'reYourWelcomeContractionPossessiveHomophonePoliteness

チャレンジ

Go to a social media comment section and find three people who used 'your welcome' incorrectly. Rewrite their sentences correctly in your head.

文化メモ

While 'You're welcome' is standard, younger Americans frequently use 'No problem'. Some older people find this slightly rude because it implies the favor was a potential 'problem'.

British speakers often use 'That's alright' or 'Cheers' instead of 'You're welcome' in casual settings.

'No worries' is the iconic Australian equivalent of 'You're welcome' and is used in almost all registers.

From Old English 'wilcuma', a combination of 'wil' (pleasure/will) and 'cuma' (guest). Literally, 'a desirable guest'.

会話のきっかけ

Thank you so much for helping me with my English homework!

I really appreciate the gift you gave me.

Is it okay if I borrow your pen for a second?

I'm not sure if I should join the meeting or not.

日記のテーマ

Write about a time you helped a stranger. What did they say, and how did you respond?
Describe the most 'welcome' you have ever felt in a new place. Use 'your welcome' as a noun phrase.
Compare the phrases 'You're welcome' and 'No problem'. Which do you prefer and why?
Write a dialogue between a very formal butler and a very casual teenager using different versions of 'welcome'.

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Test Yourself

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 選択問題

___ welcome to join our study group anytime!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're
We need 'You are' (You're) to say 'You are welcome'.
Type the correct form: 'you're' or 'your'.

I really appreciated ___ warm welcome at the airport.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: your
Here, 'welcome' is a noun belonging to the person, so we use the possessive 'your'.
Find and fix the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Thanks for the gift! Your welcome!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome!
'Your' is possessive; we need the contraction 'You're'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome to use my laptop.
The structure is Subject + Verb + Adjective + Infinitive.
Match the phrase to its function. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1: Response to thanks, 2: Noun phrase
'You're' is the response; 'Your' is the possessive.
Which sentence is correct? 選択問題

___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome for the ride.
Standard contraction usage.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Thanks for the help! B: ___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome!
'You're welcome' is the standard response to thanks.
Sort these into 'Contraction' or 'Possessive'. Grammar Sorting

A: You're late. B: Your car. C: You're welcome. D: Your name.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Contractions: A, C; Possessives: B, D
'You're' is a contraction; 'Your' is possessive.

Score: /8

練習問題

8 exercises
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 選択問題

___ welcome to join our study group anytime!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're
We need 'You are' (You're) to say 'You are welcome'.
Type the correct form: 'you're' or 'your'.

I really appreciated ___ warm welcome at the airport.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: your
Here, 'welcome' is a noun belonging to the person, so we use the possessive 'your'.
Find and fix the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Thanks for the gift! Your welcome!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome!
'Your' is possessive; we need the contraction 'You're'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

welcome / to / you're / my / use / laptop

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome to use my laptop.
The structure is Subject + Verb + Adjective + Infinitive.
Match the phrase to its function. Match Pairs

1. You're welcome. 2. Your welcome.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1: Response to thanks, 2: Noun phrase
'You're' is the response; 'Your' is the possessive.
Which sentence is correct? 選択問題

___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome for the ride.
Standard contraction usage.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Thanks for the help! B: ___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're welcome!
'You're welcome' is the standard response to thanks.
Sort these into 'Contraction' or 'Possessive'. Grammar Sorting

A: You're late. B: Your car. C: You're welcome. D: Your name.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Contractions: A, C; Possessives: B, D
'You're' is a contraction; 'Your' is possessive.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 穴埋め問題

I can't believe ______ finally finished the project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you're
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 穴埋め問題

Please remember to take ______ shoes off at the door.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: your
Which sentence is correct? 選択問題

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're the best!
Find and fix the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Thanks for the advice! — Your welcome.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Thanks for the advice! — You're welcome.
Type the correct English sentence 翻訳

Translate into English: 'Tus llaves están sobre la mesa.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Your keys are on the table."]
Put the words in order Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a coherent sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm glad you're welcome here
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. 穴埋め問題

If ______ planning to come, let me know what ______ favorite food is.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you're, your
Find and fix the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Your going to have to check you're bag at the counter.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're going to have to check your bag at the counter.
Which sentence is correct? 選択問題

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You're doing a great job with your presentation.
Match the word with its correct meaning. Match Pairs

Match the word with its meaning:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Type the correct English sentence 翻訳

Translate into English: 'Eres bienvenido.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["You're welcome."]
Put the words in order Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My dog is cuter than your dog

Score: /12

よくある質問 (8)

Yes, but only as a noun phrase. For example: `Your welcome was very kind.` This means the greeting you gave was kind. It is never correct as a response to 'Thank you'.

Because `your` and `you're` sound identical. When writing quickly, the brain often picks the shorter or more common spelling without thinking about the grammar.

No, `Welcome!` is used when someone arrives at a place. If you say it after 'Thank you', it sounds incomplete or like you are greeting them again.

To most people, no. However, some older or more traditional speakers prefer `You're welcome` because it feels more polite and formal.

The most formal versions are `You are very welcome`, `It was my pleasure`, or `I am happy to be of assistance`.

Only in very casual emails to friends. In business or professional settings, always use the full `You're welcome`.

Functionally, yes. They both respond to thanks. However, `De nada` literally means 'of nothing', while `You're welcome` literally means 'You are a desirable guest/person'.

It's better to say `Welcome to my house!` or `You're welcome in my house.` The first is a greeting; the second is an invitation/permission.

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In Other Languages

Spanish low

De nada / No hay de qué

English describes the person; Spanish describes the favor.

French low

De rien / Je vous en prie

French uses different phrases for 'welcome' (greeting) and 'you're welcome' (response).

German moderate

Bitte / Gern geschehen

German uses one word (Bitte) for 'please' and 'you're welcome'.

Japanese none

どういたしまして (Douitashimashite)

Japanese is humble; English is affirmative.

Arabic low

عفواً (Afwan)

Arabic uses a word for 'forgiveness' as a response to thanks.

Chinese low

不客气 (Bù kèqì)

Chinese focuses on the social interaction, not the state of the person.

Learning Path

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