Translation guide
Expressing a warm, friendly, and heartfelt welcome in Japanese. The best choice depends on the situation: formal vs. casual, written vs. spoken, and the relationship between host and guest.
We welcome you all with a cordial welcome.
Literally 'warm welcome'. Very common and natural, slightly less formal than 心からの歓迎.
Thank you for your cordial welcome.
Literally 'heartwarming welcome'. Emphasizes the emotional warmth, often used in written descriptions.
I was moved by the cordial welcome.
To welcome someone in a casual, friendly manner, like welcoming a friend to your home.
To give a formal, polite welcome at an event, ceremony, or business meeting.
A formal expression meaning 'I/we express our welcome'. Suitable for speeches or official statements.
We extend a cordial welcome to you today.
Polite form of 'welcome from the heart'. Very common in formal speeches.
We give you all a cordial welcome.
歓迎 (かんげい) is a noun meaning 'welcome' and is used in formal expressions. ようこそ is an interjection used in casual or semi-formal greetings. For a 'cordial welcome', 心からの歓迎 is more appropriate in formal contexts, while ようこそ with a warm tone works in casual settings.
To make a welcome sound more cordial, add words like 心から (from the heart), 温かい (warm), or phrases like お会いできて嬉しいです (I'm happy to meet you).
いらっしゃい！どうぞ上がってください。
Welcome! Please come in. (cordial, informal)