How to Say ‘Nicely / please (set phrase part)’ in Japanese
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [よろしく] alone is casual. In interviews you usually complete it as [よろしくお願いします].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is a social “glue” in Japan—like “please take care of me / I look forward to working with you.”
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
please treat me favorably / thank you in advance
Common set phrase in greetings. In interviews, it shows politeness and humility, often used as よろしくお願いします.
面接の最後に「よろしく」と言うより「よろしくお願いします」が自然です。
At the end of an interview, it’s more natural to say “yoroshiku onegaishimasu” than just “yoroshiku.”
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