How do you say "Thank you very much" in Japanese?

"Thank you very much" in Japanese is "よろしくお願いします". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "よろしくお願いします" mean in English?

"よろしくお願いします" means "Thank you very much" in English. Usage tip: Indicates gratitude and reliance on the listener.

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How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in Japanese

よろしくお願いします

よろしくおねがいします

💬 Usage Tip: Indicates gratitude and reliance on the listener.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Culturally implies a form of respect and cooperation.

Phrase Breakdown

よろしくよろしく

well/favorably

To say 'please treat me well' or make a request politely.

Example

よろしくお願いします。

Please treat me well.

お願いおねがい

request

Used to make polite requests.

Example

お願いがあります。

I have a request.

しますします

Ending to form polite verb.

Example

掃除をします。

I do cleaning.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

よろしくよろしく

[yoroshiku]

please treat me well

A friendly request for someone to treat you well.

Example

よろしくお願いします。

Please treat me well.

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A respectful prefix used to show politeness.

Example

お手伝いをお願いします。

Please help me.

願いねがい

[negai]

request

The act of asking politely or formally.

Example

願い事を叶えてください。

Please grant my wish.

しし

[shi]

A form of the verb 'do'.

Example

宜しくお願いします。

I look forward to working with you.

ますます

[masu]

polite verb ending

Indicates politeness in a sentence.

Example

お話しを伺います。

I will listen to what you have to say.

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