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Today’s Phrase
자주 오세요
ja·ju o·se·yo
jaju oseyo
Please come often / Come back soon
Cultural Insight
자주 오세요 is the hallmark of Korean hospitality. Restaurant owners, market vendors, and hosts say it genuinely — it’s not a formality. Regular customers (단골) are cherished in Korean business culture, often receiving special treatment, extra portions, or discounts as a thank-you.
Phrase Breakdown
자주
jaju
often, frequently
An adverb indicating regularity or frequency
오세요
oseyo
please come
오다 (come) + -세요 (polite request/imperative)
A hospitable farewell encouraging someone to return and visit often.
Example Phrases
맛있게 드셨어요? 자주 오세요!
Masitge deusyeosseoyo? Jaju oseyo!
Did you enjoy the food? Please come often!
맛있게 드시다 = to eat pleasantly (honorific).
멀리 사시더라도 자주 오세요.
Meorri sasideorado jaju oseyo.
Even if you live far away, please come often.
-더라도 = even though.
또 오고 싶어요. 여기 정말 좋아요.
Tto ogo sipeoyo. Yeogi jeongmal johayo.
I want to come again. I really like it here.
또 오다 = to come again.
Related Phrases
또 오세요
tto oseyo
Please come again
A standard farewell asking for a return visit.
언제든지 오세요
eonjeedunji oseyo
Come anytime
An open invitation to visit at any time.
기다리고 있을게요
gidarigo isseulgeyo
I’ll be waiting for you
Expressing that you’ll be expecting their return.
Quick Review
어떤 게 더 나아요?
Can you recall what this means?
eotteon ge deo nayo?
Which one is better?