どうぞ (Please/Go Ahead)
Stand-alone
with actions
Explanation
Offering or giving permission.
Formation
どうぞ + action/context
Examples
Usage Notes
- Gesture of offering
- Giving permission
- Handing things over
- Part of set phrases
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not a request (that's ください)
- Used when offering, not asking
- Often accompanied by gestures