いらっしゃる

This is the 2844th most frequent Japanese word.

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いらっしゃる

"いらっしゃる" is a respectful term meaning "to go," "to come," or "to be (exist)," used for someone of higher status.


In this sentence, いらっしゃる is used as a respectful verb expression to describe the teacher's presence.

先生がこの教室にいらっしゃいます。

The teacher is in this classroom.


Here, いらっしゃる is used as a respectful verb expression in a question when asking about someone's attendance.

田中さん、明日の会議にいらっしゃいますか。

Mr. Tanaka, will you attend tomorrow's meeting?


In this case, いらっしゃる is used in its imperative polite form to invite someone respectfully.

もしよろしければ、どうぞこちらにいらっしゃってください。

If you would, please come over here.