いらっしゃい
Japanese edit
Etymology edit
Imperative form (命令形) of いらっしゃる (irassharu);[1] shortening of いらっしゃいまし (irasshaimashi).[1]
Pronunciation edit
Phrase edit
- (polite) come; go; be (imperative)[1]
- Interjection used to welcome someone's visit: welcome[1]
- Interjection used by stores to attract customers.[1]
Derived terms edit
- いってらっしゃい (itterasshai)
See also edit
- いらっしゃいませ (irasshaimase)