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Japanese Day One

🤝 Basics & Manners

How to say “You are welcome” in Japanese

どう いたしまして

Dō itashimashite

normal / slow

Word-by-word breakdown

  • どうdōin what way
  • いたしましてitashimashitehave done

Usage & culture tip

Friendly reply to thank you. A humble nod with 'ie ie' (no problem) is also very common.

Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.

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