How to Say ‘Here you go.’ in Japanese
はい、どうぞ。
hai douzo
[hai doh-zoh]
💬 Usage Tip: [はい、どうぞ] is a friendly way to hand something over, like cash or a membership card.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Saying this when giving money feels polite and natural, though many customers also simply hand it over quietly.
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[hai]
yes; okay
A common response meaning 'yes' or 'okay,' often used politely in service situations.
はい、どうぞと店員さんに言います。
The clerk says, 'Yes, here you are.'
どうぞ
douzo
[doh-zoh]
here you are; go ahead
Used after handing money, a card, or an item to someone politely.
はい、どうぞとお金を渡します。
I hand over the money saying, 'Yes, here you are.'
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