N5
おかえりなさい (okaerinasai)
おかえりなさい
Welcome home; Welcome back (response to 'tadaima')
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Said by those who are home to welcome someone who has just returned (responding to 'tadaima'). Often shortened to 「おかえり」.
📝 Example Sentences
私が「ただいま」と言うと、母は「おかえりなさい」と言いました。
When I said "Tadaima," my mother said "Okaerinasai."
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おかえりなさい"!
友だちが旅行から帰ってきたので、「_______！」と出迎えた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 戻ってきた人に対して使う歓迎の言葉です。
English: This is a welcoming phrase used for someone who has returned.
English: This is a welcoming phrase used for someone who has returned.
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