Japanese · 6 October 2026 · Keigo (Polite & Respectful Speech)
いらっしゃる
irassharuRōmaji
to go / to come / to be (respectful)
verb (respectful honorific)
An irregular honorific (Sonkeigo) verb that elevates the actions of a superior, replacing 行く (iku), 来る (kuru), or いる (iru). It is fundamentally used in business to address a client or boss's presence or movement.
In a sentence
佐藤部長は、ただいま別の会議室にいらっしゃいます。
satoubuchou wa, tada imabetsu no kaigishitsu ni irasshaimasu.
Director Sato is currently in a different meeting room.
