How to Say ‘Thank you’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: [お願いします] is used to politely request or thank someone for their cooperation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Commonly used after [よろしく] to politely conclude a request.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
A prefix used for politeness.
お願いします。
Please.
願いねがい
[negai]
request
The act of asking politely for something.
ご理解をお願いします。
I ask for your understanding.
しし
[shi]
do
To perform an action or task.
確認をお願いします。
Please confirm.
ますます
[masu]
formal ending
A formal ending in Japanese sentences.
ご参加をお願いします。
Please participate.
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