How to Say ‘Yes, welcome.’ in Japanese
はい、ようこそ。
hai you koso
[high yoh koh-so]
💬 Usage Tip: [はい、ようこそ] combines acknowledgment and welcome. It sounds friendly, though in real office Japanese, staff may use more standard service phrases too.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Real-life staff might say things like [いらっしゃいませ] or simply ask your request. Still, this phrase is easy to understand and friendly.
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[high]
yes
A polite affirmative response, often used by staff when greeting or answering.
はい、ようこそ。と受付の人が言います。
The receptionist says, "Yes, welcome."
ようこそ
you koso
welcome
Used to welcome someone arriving at a place or event.
ようこそ日本へ。
Welcome to Japan.
Words in this phrase
よう
you
[yoh]
wel
The first sound part of the welcome expression ようこそ.
はい、ようこそ。の「よう」は長い音です。
The "yō" in "hai, yōkoso" is a long sound.
こそ
koso
[koh-so]
come / indeed
The second part of the set phrase ようこそ, used in greetings.
はい、ようこそ。の「こそ」は挨拶の一部です。
The "koso" in "hai, yōkoso" is part of the greeting.
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