How to Say ‘I'm glad to hear that.’ in Japanese
そう言っていただけてうれしいです。
sou itsu te itadake te ureshii desu
[soh eet teh ee-tah-dah-keh teh oo-reh-shee dess]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a very natural modest response when someone says they like your company or presentation. It sounds warmer and more polished than a direct [ありがとうございます] alone, especially in recruiting or networking settings.
Phrase Breakdown
そう言っていただけて
sou itsu te itadake te
that you said so; that you said that to me
Humble expression meaning “I’m glad you said that,” showing appreciation for the other person’s words.
そう言っていただけて助かります。
I’m grateful that you said that.
Words in this phrase
そう
sou
[soh]
that way; so
Refers to the other person's kind comment just made.
そう言っていただけてうれしいです。
I am glad to hear you say that.
言っ
itsu
[eet]
said
Connected form of 言う, used when linking to another phrase.
そんなふうに言っていただけて励みになります。
Being told that in such a way encourages me.
て
te
[teh]
and; because
Connects the reason to the feeling that follows.
手伝っていただけて助かりました。
It helped that you assisted me.
いただけ
itadake
[ee-tah-dah-keh]
receive; be given
A humble way to say you received someone’s action or kindness.
時間を取っていただけて感謝しています。
I appreciate that you took the time for me.
て
te
[teh]
and; because
Connects the reason to the feeling that follows.
手伝っていただけて助かりました。
It helped that you assisted me.
うれしいです
ureshii desu
I’m glad; I’m happy
Polite way to express happiness or pleasure.
お会いできてうれしいです。
I’m glad to meet you.
Words in this phrase
うれしい
ureshii
[oo-reh-shee]
happy; glad
Expresses sincere happiness or appreciation.
お会いできてうれしいです。
I am glad to meet you.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
本日は貴重なお話でうれしいです。
I am glad to hear such a valuable talk today.
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