How to Say ‘Thank you as well.’ in Japanese
こちらこそ。
kochira koso
[kochira koso]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [こちらこそ。] is what you say back when someone thanks you or says [よろしくお願いします]. It gives a polite "same here" feeling, common at the start of an interview.
Phrase Breakdown
こちら
kochira
[kochira]
this side / me
In this expression, it refers to oneself politely, as in 'me too' or 'likewise.'
こちらも準備できています。
We are also prepared on our side.
こそ
koso
[koso]
indeed / for my part especially
Adds emphasis in expressions like こちらこそ, meaning 'likewise' or 'the pleasure is mine.'
こちらこそよろしくお願いしますと答えました。
I replied, 'Likewise, please treat me favorably.'
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