How to Say ‘Please take your time.’ in Japanese
どうぞごゆっくり。
douzo go yukkuri
[doh-zoh go yukkuri]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [どうぞごゆっくり] is classic shop language in Japan, telling you there's no rush to decide. It's polite and welcoming, and you'll hear it often while browsing.
Phrase Breakdown
どうぞ
douzo
[doh-zoh]
please; go ahead
A polite word used to invite someone to do something freely.
どうぞ座ってください。
Please go ahead and sit down.
ごゆっくり
go yukkuri
take your time; slowly
A polite phrase telling someone not to rush.
ごゆっくりどうぞ。
Please take your time.
Words in this phrase
ご
go
[go]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix that makes the phrase sound more respectful and customer-friendly.
ごゆっくり見ます。
I take my time looking.
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yukkuri]
slowly; at ease
An adverb meaning slowly or at ease. In stores, it means take your time.
ゆっくり見てください。
Please take your time looking.
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