How to Say ‘Thank you’ in Japanese
ありがとうございます
ありがとうございます
💬 Usage Tip: Combining [ありがとう] with [ございます] makes it a polite thank you.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using this expression shows gratitude and respect, vital in Japanese culture.
Phrase Breakdown
ありがとう
ございます
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ありがとうありがとう
[arigatou]
thank you (polite)
A formal and polite way to express gratitude.
お越しいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for coming.
ございござい
[gozai]
to exist, to be
Denotes politeness when expressing existence.
感謝の気持ちを持っています。
I have feelings of gratitude.
ますます
[masu]
polite ending
Creates a polite tone for the sentence ending.
いつもご利用いただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for always using our services.
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