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どうぞ

douzo

Description

「どうぞ」は、相手に何かをすすめたり、お願いを聞いたりするときに使う、とてもていねいな言葉です。

"どうぞ" is a very polite word used when offering something to someone or agreeing to a request.

物をわたすときや、「いいですよ」と許すときにもよく使います。

It is also often used when handing over something or giving permission by saying "that's fine."

Meanings

どうぞdouzo

please (offering or inviting someone to do something)

どうぞ、こちらへお座りください。

Please, have a seat here.

どうぞdouzo

here you are; go ahead (giving permission)

「使ってもいいですか。」「どうぞ。」

"May I use this?" "Go ahead."

どうぞdouzo

please (making a polite request)

どうぞよろしくお願いします。

Nice to meet you.

Related words

どうもくださいお願いしますよろしくさあ

Notes

  • Nuance

    どうぞ offers or grants; どうも thanks or apologizes — learners often confuse the two.

  • Usage

    often paired with ください or お願いします to soften and formalize a request.

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