How to Say ‘Yes, by all means.’ in Japanese
はい、ぜひ。
hai zehi
[hai zehi]
💬 Usage Tip: ぜひ (zehi) adds eager enthusiasm and works on its own as a warm yes to any invitation. It also goes in front of requests: ぜひ来てください "please do come".
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[hai]
yes
A basic affirmative response meaning yes.
はい、来週の土曜日です。
Yes, it's next Saturday.
ぜひ
zehi
[zehi]
definitely; by all means
A friendly and encouraging word used to strongly invite, recommend, or express eagerness in conversation.
会社の文化について、ぜひ教えてください。
Please definitely tell me about the company culture.
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