Japanese phrase
ようこそ。 yō ko so
Meaning
Welcome.
When to use it
A polite greeting for someone who has just arrived. It expresses warmth and acceptance and can be used with visitors, guests, or new members of a group.
Example dialogue
日本へようこそ。 nihon e yō ko so
Welcome to Japan.
ありがとうございます。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su
Thank you.