Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "する" vs "いらっしゃいませ"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
する
する (suru)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
いらっしゃいませ
いらっしゃいませ (irasshaimase)
N5 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both する and いらっしゃいませ are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
する (する (suru)) represents "to do, to make" (Level: N5) and typically represents A very versatile verb. Polite form is します.
On the other hand, いらっしゃいませ (いらっしゃいませ (irasshaimase)) translates to "Welcome (to a store/restaurant)" (Level: N5) and is used for A formal and polite welcome greeting used by shop staff, restaurant employees, or hosts to customers entering their establishment. It's not typically used between friends or in informal settings.. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "する"
毎日日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese every day.
Bilingual Sentence for "いらっしゃいませ"
お店に入ると、店員が「いらっしゃいませ！」と言いました。
When I entered the shop, the clerk said, "Welcome!"
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日日本語を勉強します。" (Meaning: "I study Japanese every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "する" fits here because it represents "to do, to make" in the context: "I study Japanese every day.".