How to Say ‘Here you are / please go ahead’ in Japanese
どうぞ。
douzo
[dohh-zoh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [どうぞ] is very flexible in service situations: staff use it when handing you something, inviting you to go ahead, or signaling "please." The exact English changes with the moment, so listen for the situation more than one fixed translation.
Phrase Breakdown
どうぞ
douzo
[dohh-zoh]
here you are; please
Used when handing something over or inviting someone to proceed.
パスポートです、どうぞと言います。
I say, 'Here is my passport, please.'
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