How to Say ‘Have a nice trip.’ in Japanese
いってらっしゃいませ。
itsu terasshai mase
[eet teh-rah-shai mah-SEH]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Literally this means "go and come back", and it's what staff say as they send you off. You don't need to reply with anything more than a nod or a thank you.
Phrase Breakdown
いっ
itsu
[eet]
go / do
Part of the set phrase いってみる, meaning 'I’ll go ahead and try.'
よし、いってみるね。落ち着いていくよ。
Alright, I’ll give it a try. I’ll go calmly.
てらっしゃい
terasshai
[teh-rah-shai]
please go and come back
Warm expression said to someone leaving; means 'see you, take care.'
おかあさんがいってらっしゃいといいました。
My mother said, 'Take care, see you later.'
ませ
mase
[mah-SEH]
(polite imperative ending)
Polite request form of ます, making the farewell extra courteous.
いらっしゃいませ。
Welcome (to our store).
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