What is yokoso?

It means “Welcome”.

What do you reply to thank you in Japanese?

Alternative responses to “arigatou” (thank you) in Japanese besides “dou itashimashite” (you’re welcome)

「どう」 (どのように) + 「いたしまして」 (-masu form of いたす, where いたす is a polite verb for する, ‘to do’)
何を、したというわけでもありませんよ（だから、気になさらないでください）
It wasn’t like [I] did anything (So please don’t concern yourself)

How do you greet family in Japanese?

The most common ways to greet someone in Japan are:

Konnichiwa (Hi; Good afternoon.)
Ohayō gozaimasu/ Ohayō (Good morning [formal/informal])
Konbanwa (Good evening) Say Ohayō gozaimasu to your superior instead of Ohayō. And don’t forget to bow when you greet him.

What does Dōitashimashite mean?

You are welcome
– Dou itashimashite. …is the standard phrase meaning “You are welcome.” However, saying “dou itashimashite” means you’ve accepted the thanks, and this can sound like you deserve the thanks. So some people go humble and say: – Iie, tondemo arimasen. (

What can we say instead of welcome?

Here are a few more ways to say “You’re welcome” in English.

You got it.
Don’t mention it.
No worries.
Not a problem.
My pleasure.
It was nothing.
I’m happy to help.
Not at all.

What is the reply to konichiwa?

Fellow Japanese customers will reply with silence, but if this makes you feel awkward, a reply of “ohayo gozaimasu” (good morning) or “konnichiwa” (good day) or “konbanwa” (good evening).

How do you respond to Itadakimasu?

Itadakimasu/Gochisousama desu The standard phrase before a meal, “Itadakimasu” comes from the verb, “itadaku”, a humble way of saying, to eat and receive. The person who prepared the meal would reply, “Douzo meshiagare” which means, “Please help yourself.”