How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Japanese
どういたしまして
dou itashi mashi te
[dou itashi mashi te]
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (do-u-i-ta-shi-ma-shi-te), literally means 'it's nothing.'
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is typically used when someone thanks you, but it’s not as automatic as 'you’re welcome' in English.
Phrase Breakdown
どう
dou
[dou]
you're welcome
A response to thanks, indicating you're happy to help.
感謝の言葉にどういたしましてと返答する。
In response to a thank you, you say: 'You're welcome'.
いたし
itashi
[itashi]
do (humbly)
Refers to humbly doing something.
手伝わせていただきます。
I will humbly assist.
まして
mashi te
and more (not applicable)
Part of the phrase as a whole, doesn't break down meaningfully alone.
Words in this phrase
まし
mashi
[mashi]
suffix
A part of verbal constructions for politeness.
考えましょう。
Let's consider.
て
te
[te]
and
A conjunctive particle or inflection.
見てください。
Please look.
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