How to Say ‘This way, please.’ in Japanese
こちらへどうぞ。
kochira e douzo
[koh-chee-rah eh doh-zoh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff usually say this with a small open-hand gesture pointing the way, and then walk ahead of you. Just follow them; no reply is needed beyond a nod.
Phrase Breakdown
こちら
kochira
[koh-chee-rah]
this way; here
Used to indicate a place or direction politely, often by staff guiding a customer.
受付の人がこちらへと案内しました。
The receptionist guided me this way.
へ
e
[eh]
to; toward
へ marks direction, meaning to or toward.
そんなやつは地獄へ行けと言いたくなる。
A person like that makes you want to say, go to hell.
どうぞ
douzo
[doh-zoh]
please; go ahead
Used to invite someone to do something, such as sit down or proceed.
空いている席なら、どうぞとやさしく言えます。
If the seat is free, you can gently say, “Please, go ahead.”
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