どうぞ
Meanings
- Adverb please; kindly; pray; I beg (of you)
- by all means; certainly; of course; (go) ahead; (feel) free (to); (you are) welcome (to); please (help yourself to) (when giving permission or accepting a request)
- here you are (when handing something to someone)
- する verb to give
Example sentences
- 「塩を取って下さい」「はい、どうぞ」
"Pass me the salt, please." "Here you are." - どうぞ、お召し上がれ。
Enjoy your meal! - どうぞ気楽にして下さい。
Make yourself at home. - どうぞ靴をお脱ぎ下さい。
Please take off your shoes. - どうぞタバコを控えてください。
Please refrain from smoking.