How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Japanese
どういたしまして
dou itashi mashi te
[dou itashi masu te]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'no obligation', often used in response to thanks.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Acknowledging someone's appreciation is important in Japanese culture.
Phrase Breakdown
どう
dou
[dou]
You're welcome
Used in response to 'thank you'.
ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。
I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.
いたし
itashi
[itashi]
do
Part of the phrase 'douitashimashite' for You're welcome.
ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。
I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.
まして
mashi te
moreover
Attached to verbs, used to emphasize politeness.
あまして
Increase in even more
Words in this phrase
まし
mashi
[masu]
itashimasu
Part of the phrase 'douitashimashite' meaning to do.
ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。
I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.
て
te
[te]
masu
A formal verb ending.
ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。
I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.
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