What does itterashyai mean? Its a type of asian language, maybe japanese, i'm almost positive.
2007-06-28 15:55:21 · 6 answers · asked by Bunny.. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
As mentioned above, "itterasshai" is a standard saying, said to someone as he departs. It comes from a contraction of "itte" the -te form of "iku" to go, and "irassharu", an honorific form of be/go/come/return. So, it literally means, "[you] go and return" but is used only as a pro-forma salutation ("see you later").
2007-06-28 16:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means to go then come back. It could mean Hurry home if you had a wife say it to you when you left for work. Its a polite way of saying hope to see you seen in Japanese.
2007-07-02 08:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Brettski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a Japanese
Un telling you in English is hard but I will try.
When we leave we say
Itte Kimasu
Itte=to Go Kimasu=to Come (Itte is the Te form of Iku to go)
Literally means, I will be back /I will return etc
and the reply is said by the person present
Itte Irasshai
Return safely, have a nice day etc
Itte=to Go Irasshai to Come(Irassharu/Irasshai)
Some times it is diffuclt to tell in English.
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2007-06-28 23:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Ari 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Itterasshai is a japanese word.
you use it when someone leaves the house.
the direct translation is "GO" but it basically means see you later. or have a nice day.
2007-06-28 22:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're right it is japanese, it means see you/ have a nice day.
2007-06-28 22:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means one's own effort and outlook.
2007-06-28 23:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋