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Japanese
Etymology
Imperative form (命令形) of いらっしゃる (irassharu);[1] shortening of いらっしゃいまし (irasshaimashi).[1]
Pronunciation
Phrase
いらっしゃい • (irasshai)
- (polite) come; go; be (imperative)[1]
- Interjection used to welcome someone's visit: welcome[1]
- Interjection used by stores to attract customers.[1]
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