それはどうも

expression

why yes, thank you

A polite, somewhat old-fashioned expression used to acknowledge a compliment or a kind gesture, often with a sense of modest surprise. Equivalent to 'Oh, thank you' or 'Why, thank you'.

• 「素す敵てきなドレスですね」「それはどうも。」

  "That's a lovely dress." "Why, thank you."

• 「お茶ちゃをどうぞ」「それはどうも。」

  "Here's some tea for you." "Oh, thank you."