はい、どうぞ

はいどうぞ
expression
here you are; please go ahead; yes, certainly
politeexpression
1. here you are; please go ahead; yes, certainly
A polite expression used when handing something to someone, when granting permission or inviting someone to proceed, or when responding affirmatively to a request or knock.
「お水(みず)をいただけますか。」「はい、どうぞ。」
"Could I have some water?" "Here you are."
「この資料(しりょう)を見(み)てもいいですか。」「はい、どうぞ。」
"May I look at these documents?" "Yes, please go ahead."
The store clerk said "Here you are" while handing over the item.

Used as a polite response when handing something to someone or granting a request. The はい affirms the request and どうぞ invites the action.

Usage

Similar words

  • どうぞ: please; go ahead — used alone when handing things or permitting
  • さあ、どうぞ: here you go — slightly warmer/more inviting tone

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