What does どうぞ mean?
どうぞ is a Japanese adverb meaning “please, go ahead” in English. It can also be translated as “here you are” depending on context. It is written as どうぞ in hiragana, and douzo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
写真をどうぞ見せて下さい。
Please show me your picture.
「電話を使わせてもらってもいいですか」「ええ、どうぞ」
"Do you mind if I use your phone?" "No, please go ahead."
「塩を取って下さい」「はい、どうぞ」
"Pass me the salt, please." "Here you are."