How to say 'Please' or 'Go ahead' in Japanese | どうぞ

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The Japanese word for Please or Go ahead is 'Douzo', written as どうぞ in Japanese.

word

どうぞ

Meaning

Please, Go ahead

Reading

Douzo

Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'どうぞ (どうぞ)' is a versatile word used in various contexts. Its primary meaning is 'please,' often used when offering something to someone, such as a seat or an item. For example: Please take a seat「どうぞお座りください」(どうぞおすわりください). It can also mean 'go ahead,' encouraging someone to proceed with an action. For example: Go ahead and eat「どうぞ召し上がってください」(どうぞめしあがってください). The word carries a polite and respectful tone, making it suitable for formal and informal situations. It is often used in combination with other polite expressions to enhance courtesy.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

2444

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word どうぞ

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ど

Reading

hiragana

う

Reading

hiragana

ぞ

Reading

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'Douzo' means 'Please' or 'Go ahead' .

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