おかえりなさい
おかえりなさい
JLPT N5 · vocab_expression
Meaning
Welcome home
Examples

家族が、おかえりなさいと言いました。

My family said 'Welcome home'.

📖 How to Use

「おかえりなさい」means "Welcome home." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

When you see 「おかえりなさい」in a sentence, pay attention to the particle that follows — it changes how the word functions.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

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「おかえりなさい」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「おかえりなさい」mean in Japanese?+
「おかえりなさい」means "Welcome home". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_expression" category.
How do you read 「おかえりなさい」?+
「おかえりなさい」is read as「おかえりなさい」.
Is 「おかえりなさい」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「おかえりなさい」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「おかえりなさい」?+
家族が、おかえりなさいと言いました。 — My family said 'Welcome home'.

Practice 「おかえりなさい」 with spaced repetition