How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Japanese
どういたしまして
どういたしまして
💬 Usage Tip: A polite response to [ありがとう]. Pronounced as (do-u-i-ta-shi-ma-shi-te).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used in service settings after acknowledging a thanks.
Phrase Breakdown
どうどう
how
A method or way of doing something.
どうゆう意味？
What do you mean?
いたしいたし
to do (humble)
Humble form of 'to do'.
私がいたします。
I will do it.
ましてまして
really
Emphasizes the politeness of 'thank you'.
どういたしまして。
You're welcome.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
どうどう
[dou]
how (polite)
A polite form meaning 'how'.
どうお手伝いいたしましょう？
How may I assist you?
いたしいたし
[itashi]
to do (humble)
Humble form of 'do'.
それをどういたしますか？
How will you do that?
ましまし
[mashi]
ます (politeness suffix)
A suffix that adds politeness.
説明いたします。
I will explain.
てて
[te]
hand
Suffix denoting completion.
やり終わって
Having finished doing it.
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