How to Say ‘For keeping me company’ in Japanese
付き合ってくれて
tsukiatsu te kure te
[tsoo-kee-AHT te koo-reh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: 〜てくれて + ありがとう thanks someone for doing something for you: 来てくれてありがとう "thanks for coming". 付き合う can also mean "to date".
Phrase Breakdown
付き合っ
tsukiatsu
[tsoo-kee-AHT]
keep company (stem)
Form of 付き合う 'to keep someone company; go along with'.
買い物に付き合って。
Come shopping with me.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
くれ
kure
[koo-reh]
do for someone
From くれる, showing the other person did something for your benefit.
忙しい中来てくれてうれしかったです。
I was happy that you came despite being busy.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
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