How to Say ‘Thanks for choosing’ in Japanese
選んでくれてありがとう。
えらんでくれてありがとう。
💬 Usage Tip: A small gesture, pronounced [えらんでくれてありがとう] (e-ran-de ku-re-te a-ri-ga-tou).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expressing gratitude is an important aspect of Japanese etiquette.
Phrase Breakdown
選んで
くれ
て
ありがとう
Word-by-Word Breakdown
選んえらん
[eran]
to choose
A verb root meaning to select or choose something.
あなたが選んでくれる場所はいつも良いですね。
The places you choose are always good.
でで
[de]
and
A particle used to indicate means or a condition.
で話を続けましょう。
Let's continue the conversation there.
くれくれ
[kure]
to give
Indicates giving an action or performing a service for someone.
手伝ってくれてありがとう。
Thank you for helping me.
てて
[te]
and
A linking particle or part of a compound form.
考えてください。
Please think about it.
ありがとうありがとう
[arigatou]
thank you
A common expression of gratitude.
プレゼントをありがとう。
Thank you for the present.
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