Japanese

どうぞ

どうぞ
Meaning: please; kindly; by all means
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

ど
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Example sentences

Please, have a seat here.
佐藤様、こちらへどうぞ。
Mr. Sato, this way please.
どうぞ、お席にお座りください。
Please take a seat.
お客さま、こちらへどうぞ。
Dear customer, please come this way.
どうぞ、温かいうちに召し上がってください。
Please eat while it's still warm.
どうぞ、こちらでごゆっくりお過ごしください。
Please, take your time and relax here.
殿方はこちらへどうぞ。
Gentlemen, please come this way.
ささ、どうぞこちらへ。
Now then, please come this way.
どうぞ、足を崩して楽にしてください。
Please, stretch out your legs and make yourself comfortable.
その件については解決しましたので、どうぞご心配なく。
That matter has been resolved, so please don't worry.

Usage Notes

Used when making a polite request, offering something, or giving permission.

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