いらっしゃい
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Base interjection form used to welcome someone. Often used in informal or friendly contexts, such as when inviting guests into a home.
Theme
User visits a friend's house for the first time, and Mika, the host, greets them at the door with a warm welcome.
いらっしゃい
いらっしゃい
welcome (casual greeting)
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine a shop owner greeting you with a big smile, saying 'Irasshai!' It sounds like 'I rush high'—you rush in high spirits because you're welcome!
Cultural Note
『いらっしゃい』 (irasshai) is commonly used in shops, restaurants, and homes to greet customers or guests warmly. It's often followed by 『ませ』 (mase) in polite settings as 『いらっしゃいませ』 (irasshaimase, 'welcome').
Forms
Base: いらっしゃいBase interjection form used to welcome someone. Often used in informal or friendly contexts, such as when inviting guests into a home.