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: Combining [よろしく] with [お願いします] makes it a formal way of soliciting cooperation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is commonly used when beginning a new relationship or project, showing respect and professionalism.
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, request
A formal phrase used to show a polite request or agreement.
これからもよろしくお願いします。
I look forward to working together.
おお
[o]
request
A formal request marker that heightens politeness.
お出かけの際はよろしくお願いします。
Please take care when you go out.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish, desire
Indicates wanting or desiring an outcome.
皆様のご参加をお願いいたします。
We request everyone's participation.
しし
[shi]
do (polite)
Shows the humility and politeness in doing.
協力をよろしくお願いします。
We request your cooperation.
ますます
[masu]
to do (polite)
Adds politeness to the action.
予約の確認をお願いします。
Please confirm the reservation.
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