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お帰りなさい
okaerinasai
welcome back
お帰りなさい！今日の仕事はどうでしたか？
Welcome back! How was your work today?
formal
A polite way to greet someone who has returned home or to a place, expressing welcome and concern for their well-being.
お帰りなさい！お疲れ様でした。
Welcome back! You must be tired.
お帰りなさい。何か食べますか？
Welcome back. Would you like to eat something?
This phrase is commonly used to greet family members, friends, or colleagues returning home or to a workplace. It conveys warmth and care.
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Pro Tip
Politeness Level
Use 'お帰りなさい' in formal settings or with people you respect. For casual settings, 'おかえり' is more appropriate.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
This phrase is used when the speaker is already at the place and the listener is arriving. Do not use it when you are the one arriving.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb '帰る' (to return) with the honorific prefix 'お' and the polite ending 'なさい'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used by someone who is already at home or a place to greet someone who has just arrived. It is a polite and warm way to acknowledge their return.
Word Breakdown
お
honorific prefix
prefix帰り
return
rootなさい
polite imperative ending
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