How do you say "For coming (for me/us)," in Japanese?

"For coming (for me/us)," in Japanese is "来てくれて". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘For coming (for me/us),’ in Japanese

Q: What does "来てくれて" mean in English?

"来てくれて" means "For coming (for me/us)," in English. Usage tip: [来てくれて] is casual/neutral “thanks for coming.” In interviews, the more polite set phrase is [お越しいただき] or [来ていただき].

来てくれて

ki te kure te

[koh teh koo-reh teh]

💬 Usage Tip: [来てくれて] is casual/neutral “thanks for coming.” In interviews, the more polite set phrase is [お越しいただき] or [来ていただき].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Interviewers may use slightly polite but friendly language to reduce your nervousness; you can reply with very polite [ありがとうございます].

Phrase Breakdown

来

[koh]

to come (kanji root)

Kanji for “come.” In this phrase it’s part of 来て (kite) meaning “come and…”.

Example

面接に来てくれて、ありがとうございます。

Thank you for coming to the interview.

て

[teh]

-te form connector

Here it completes くれて, linking to the next phrase (often thanks).

Example

面接に来てくれて、ありがとうございます。

Thank you for coming to the interview.

くれ

kure

[koo-reh]

to do for me (favor)

From くれる, expressing that someone did something for you/your side. In interviews, it can sound a bit casual; 「来ていただき」 is more formal.

Example

面接に来てくれたことに感謝しています。

I’m grateful that you came to the interview.

て

[teh]

-te form connector

Here it completes くれて, linking to the next phrase (often thanks).

Example

面接に来てくれて、ありがとうございます。

Thank you for coming to the interview.

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