How to Say ‘Please take your time.’ in Japanese
どうぞごゆっくり。
douzo go yukkuri
[doh-zoh goh]
💬 Usage Tip: [どうぞ] means “please/go ahead,” and [ごゆっくり] adds a warm feeling of “slowly, आराम...” Actually no romaji or other script needed. Together, it means “please enjoy at your own pace.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: You may hear this at museums, shops, inns, and restaurants. It reflects a common Japanese hospitality style: letting guests relax without pressure.
Phrase Breakdown
どうぞ
douzo
[doh-zoh]
please / go ahead
A polite word used when inviting someone to do something freely.
どうぞ、なかへはいってください。
Please, go on inside.
ご
go
[goh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix added to make the expression sound softer and more respectful.
ごゆっくり、のごはていねいないいかたです。
The go in goyukkuri makes the expression polite.
ゆっくり
yukkuri
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