Japanese phrase
どうぞお掛けください。 dō zo o ka ke ku da sa i
Meaning
Please take a seat.
When to use it
A polite invitation to sit down. It is often used by hosts, staff, or interviewers when welcoming someone and has a friendly, respectful tone.
Example dialogue
お待たせしました。どうぞお掛けください。 o ma ta se shi ma shi ta dō zo o ka ke ku da sa i
Sorry to keep you waiting. Please take a seat.
ありがとうございます。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su
Thank you.