1.
each time, every time
On every occasion; whenever something happens.
2.
welcome, thank you for your patronage
A greeting used by shop owners and service workers to acknowledge regular customers.
毎度！
Hello! / Thank you for coming!
Casual greeting used by shopkeepers, especially in Kansai
In Osaka shopping streets, you often hear the greeting 'Thank you for your patronage.'
おおきに is Kansai dialect for ありがとう
毎度 has two main uses:
1. As an adverb meaning 'each time':
- 毎度のこと (the usual thing, as always)
- 毎度すみません (sorry to keep bothering you)
2. As a business greeting:
- 毎度ありがとうございます (Thank you for your patronage)
- Often shortened to just 毎度！ (casual)
Regional note:
Particularly common in the Kansai/Osaka region as a friendly business greeting.
Similar expressions:
- 毎回 (every time - more neutral)
- いつも (always)