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: Expression of regard, encompassing thanks or a request.

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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: Expression of regard, encompassing thanks or a request.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Used in all manner of requests, greetings, and farewells, showing gratitude and respect.

Phrase Breakdown

よろしくよろしく

Well / Best regards

Used for polite interaction, conveying good rapport.

Example

よろしくお願いします。

Pleased to meet you.

お願いおねがい

Request / Favor

The noun form of 'to request'.

Example

お願いがあります。

I have a request.

しますします

Do / Will do

The verb 'to do'.

Example

掃除をします。

I will do the cleaning.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

よろしくよろしく

[yoroshiku]

Best regards

Used to express gratitude and expectation of future positive interaction.

Example

今後ともよろしくお願いします。

I look forward to future interactions.

おお

[o]

Honorable prefix

Used to convey politeness or respect.

Example

お礼を申し上げます。

I extend my gratitude.

願いねがい

[negai]

Request

To ask for something politely.

Example

お願いがあります。

I have a request.

しし

[shi]

To do

Perform an action or take a role.

Example

仕事をします。

I will do the work.

ますます

[masu]

Polite ending

Makes a sentence more formal or polite.

Example

勉強します。

I will study.

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