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: Literally means 'Please take care of me', used for seeking cooperation/kindness.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese culture, this phrase is versatile and used in various settings, such as introductions, requests, and collaborations.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
お願いします
Word-by-Word Breakdown
よろしくよろしく
[yoroshiku]
best regards
A polite expression used for greetings or requests.
お世話になります。よろしくお願いします。
Thank you for your support. Best regards.
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
An honorific prefix used in polite expressions.
お手数ですが、よろしくお願いします。
Apologies for the trouble, but best regards.
願いねがい
[negai]
request
A noun expressing a wish or favor.
お願いがあるんですが。
I have a request.
しし
[shi]
doing
The verb stem 'do'.
どうしよう？
What should I do?
ますます
[masu]
politeness suffix
Suffix used to express politeness.
頑張りますので、よろしくお願いします。
I will do my best, so please treat me kindly.
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