How to Say ‘You've been a big help.’ in Japanese
助かりました。
tasukari mashi ta
[tah-soo-kah-ree mah-shee Ta]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the past form of 助かる "to be saved, helped", so it literally means "I was helped". Japanese often thanks someone by describing the benefit you received.
Phrase Breakdown
助かり
tasukari
[tah-soo-kah-ree]
was helpful / saved me
From 助かる, used to say something was a big help.
案内があって助かりました。
The guidance was helpful.
まし
mashi
[mah-shee]
polite verb ending part
Part of polite verb forms used in formal speech.
丁寧に話しまし た。
I spoke politely.
た
ta
[Ta]
past tense marker
Indicates past tense in polite forms.
見ました。
Saw.
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