How to Say ‘Yes, of course.’ in Japanese
はい、もちろんです。
hai mochiron desu
[hai mochiron desu]
💬 Usage Tip: [もちろんです] is a polite version of [もちろん]. Great for customer-facing replies because it sounds helpful and smooth.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese customer service often aims to sound reassuring. This phrase gives a nice 'Don’t worry, I can help' feeling.
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[hai]
yes
A polite positive answer used before giving help or confirmation.
はい、もちろんですと笑顔で答えます。
I answer with a smile, 'Yes, of course.'
もちろん
mochiron
[mochiron]
of course
Used to reassure the customer that their request can be handled.
もちろんです、空港まで案内します。
Of course, I will guide you to the airport.
です
desu
[desu]
is; am; are
A polite copula used to end statements formally.
こちらが一番便利です。
This is the most convenient one.
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