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How to Say ‘Thanks for inviting me.’ in Japanese

誘ってくれてありがとうございます。

sasotsu te kure te arigatou gozai masu

[sah-SOHT teh kure teh ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee mahs]

🇯🇵 In Japan: Thanking someone specifically for the invitation is expected, especially if they're senior to you. Many people thank them again the next morning at work.

Phrase Breakdown

誘ってくれて

sasotsu te kure te

for inviting me

This gives the reason for the thanks. Hold the small っ briefly.

Example

誘ってくれて本当にうれしい。

I'm really glad you invited me.

Words in this phrase

誘っ

sasotsu

[sah-SOHT]

invited (stem)

Form of 誘う 'to invite; ask out'.

Example

彼女を映画に誘った。

I invited her to a movie.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

くれ

kure

[kure]

did for me

Indicates receiving a favor.

Example

手伝ってくれた。

Helped me.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

ありがとうございます。

arigatou gozai masu

thank you very much

Polite thanks. Use ～てくれてありがとうございます to thank someone for an action.

Example

来てくれてありがとうございます。

Thank you for coming.

Words in this phrase

ありがとう

arigatou

[ah-ree-gah-toh]

thank you

A common way to say thank you.

Example

ありがとう、助かります。

Thank you, that helps.

ござい

gozai

[goh-zah-ee]

to exist; polite support word

Part of the polite phrase for thanking someone formally.

Example

本日はお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。

Thank you for giving me your time today.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

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