ようこそ
ようこそ
expression
welcome
1.
welcome
An expression of welcome said to someone who has come or arrived, equivalent to English 'welcome.'
ようこそ日本へ。
Welcome to Japan.
ようこそ我が家へ。
Welcome to our home.
店長は「ようこそお越しくださいました」と深々と頭を下げた。
The manager bowed deeply and said, 'Welcome, thank you for coming.'
An expression of welcome to a visitor or guest, frequently followed by a destination with へ: ようこそ〜へ ('welcome to ~').
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ようこそ日本へ: welcome to Japan
- ようこそお越しくださいました: welcome, thank you for coming (polite)
- ようこそいらっしゃいました: welcome (polite)
NUANCE:
Warmer and more personal than the routine shop greeting いらっしゃいませ, which is called out to any customer entering a store.