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Japanese Keigo Clerical Phrases

Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Keigo Clerical Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Japanese Keigo Clerical Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (8 Total)

いらっしゃいませ

いらっしゃいませ

Welcome.

POINTThe first thing you say when entering the store

ご来店ありがとうございます

ごらいてんありがとうございます

Thank you for visiting.

POINTGreetings of gratitude

何かお探しでしょうか

なにかおさがしでしょうか

Are you looking for something?

POINTcall out

こちらへどうぞ

こちらへどうぞ

This way, please.

POINTguidance

少々お待ちくださいませ

しょうしょうおまちくださいませ

One moment please.

POINTStandby request

あいにく品切れとなっております

あいにくしなぎれとなっております

Unfortunately it's out of stock.

POINTOut of stock notice

またのご来店をお待ちしております

またのごらいてんをおまちしております

We look forward to your next visit.

POINTSend off

ありがとうございました

ありがとうございました

Thank you very much.

POINTThank you after payment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are “customers” and “customers”?
A. Customer service is based on the customer.
Q. What is part-time job honorific language?
A. Honorific expressions that are considered to be misused, such as "Did you like?" Let's remember the correct usage.
Q. What is the angle of your bow?
A. The basic bow is 15 degrees, the general salute is 30 degrees, and the highest salute is 45 degrees.