How do you say "You're welcome" in Japanese?

"You're welcome" in Japanese is "どういたしまして". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "どういたしまして" mean in English?

"どういたしまして" means "You're welcome" in English. Usage tip: Literally means 'no obligation', often used in response to thanks.

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How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Japanese

どういたしまして

💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'no obligation', often used in response to thanks.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Acknowledging someone's appreciation is important in Japanese culture.

Phrase Breakdown

どうどう

how

Used to ask or refer to the manner in which something is done.

Example

どうしたの？

What happened?

いたしいたし

to do

A humble form of 'to do'.

Example

私はそれをいたします。

I will do it.

ましてまして

moreover

Attached to verbs, used to emphasize politeness.

Example

あまして

Increase in even more

Word-by-Word Breakdown

どうどう

[dou]

You're welcome

Used in response to 'thank you'.

Example

ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。

I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.

いたしいたし

[itashi]

Part of the phrase 'douitashimashite' for You're welcome.

Example

ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。

I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.

ましまし

[mashi]

itashimasu

Part of the phrase 'douitashimashite' meaning to do.

Example

ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。

I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.

てて

[te]

masu

A formal verb ending.

Example

ありがとうと言われ、どういたしましてと返事しました。

I was thanked and I replied you're welcome.

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