A1 Expression Formal

どうぞお入りください

douzo ohairi kudasai

Please come in

Practice it

Meaning

Inviting someone to enter.

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Cultural Background

In Japan, the entrance (genkan) is a boundary. You must remove shoes before entering.

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Use a gesture

Always use an open hand gesture.

Meaning

Inviting someone to enter.

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Use a gesture

Always use an open hand gesture.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to invite a guest?

A: 入って B: どうぞお入りください

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

B uses honorifics, making it polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to invite a guest? Choose A1

A: 入って B: どうぞお入りください

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

B uses honorifics, making it polite.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's too formal.

Related Phrases

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どうぞお上がりください

specialized form

Please come up (into the house).

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