おかけください

Alternative writings: お掛け下さい, おかけ下さい, 御掛け下さい
JLPT:N3
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1A polite way of inviting someone to sit down — "please have a seat." Commonly used by staff when welcoming or guiding a guest or customer.

ExpressionUsually Kana

Examples

受付の人に「どうぞおかけください」と言われた。

The receptionist told me, "Please have a seat."

面接官は「おかけください」とにこやかに椅子を勧めた。

The interviewer smiled and gestured to the chair, saying, "Please, have a seat."

病院の待合室で、看護師に「こちらにおかけください」と案内された。

In the hospital waiting room, a nurse showed me over and said, "Please have a seat here."