どうぞ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どうぞ

Freq #705

Adverb (fukushi)

please; kindly; pray; I beg (of you)

Examples

写真をどうぞ見せて下さい。

Please show me your picture.

Adverb (fukushi); When giving permission or accepting a request

by all means; certainly; of course; (go) ahead; (feel) free (to); (you are) welcome (to); please (help yourself to)

Examples

「電話を使わせてもらってもいいですか」「ええ、どうぞ」

"Do you mind if I use your phone?" "No, please go ahead."

Adverb (fukushi); When handing something to someone

here you are

Examples

「塩を取って下さい」「はい、どうぞ」

"Pass me the salt, please." "Here you are."

Children's language; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

to give

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