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Have a seat

Description

"Have a seat" is a polite way to ask someone to sit down.

People say it when a guest or visitor comes in, to make them feel welcome.

Meanings

Have a seat

どうぞお座りください（着席を勧める）

Please have a seat. The doctor will see you soon.

Related words

sitseatchairsit downpleasewelcome

Notes

  • Nuance

    「Sit down」より丁寧で、来客に椅子を勧める場面でよく使う。

  • Etymology

    動詞 have +「一つの座る場所（a seat）」で「座る」を表す慣用表現。

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