Japanese phrase
いらっしゃい。 i ra ssha i
Meaning
Welcome.
When to use it
A friendly greeting for someone who has just arrived. It sounds warm and casual in a home or small shop, while a more formal shop greeting uses a longer expression.
Example dialogue
おじゃまします。 o ja ma shi ma su
Excuse me for coming in.
いらっしゃい。 i ra ssha i
Welcome.