🙏🤝😊

How to Say ‘Thank you for keeping me company.’ in Japanese

こちらこそ、付き合ってくれてありがとうございました。

kochira koso tsukiatsu te kure te arigatou gozai mashi ta

[koh-CHEE-rah koh-soh tsoo-kee-AHT te koo-reh teh ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee mah-shee tah]

Phrase Breakdown

こちらこそ、

kochira koso

No, thank YOU / Likewise,

こちらこそ returns thanks or politeness: 'the pleasure is mine'. Pause after it.

Example

こちらこそ、よろしくお願いします。

Likewise, nice to meet you.

Words in this phrase

こちら

kochira

[koh-CHEE-rah]

I; we; our side

Literally 'this side'; politely refers to the speaker or speaker's side.

Example

こちらこそありがとうございます。

Thank you as well, on my part.

こそ

koso

[koh-soh]

indeed; for my part especially

Adds emphasis, as in 'it's me who should say that' or 'likewise.'

Example

こちらこそありがとうございます。

No, thank you as well.

付き合ってくれて

tsukiatsu te kure te

for keeping me company

This explains what you're thankful for. Keep the small っ pause in tsukiatte.

Example

付き合ってくれて助かった。

Thanks for coming along, it helped.

Words in this phrase

付き合っ

tsukiatsu

[tsoo-kee-AHT]

keep company (stem)

Form of 付き合う 'to keep someone company; go along with'.

Example

買い物に付き合って。

Come shopping with me.

て

[te]

te-form ending

Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.

Example

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.

Example

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

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

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.

ありがとうございました。

arigatou gozai mashi ta

thank you very much.

This is the polite past-tense thanks. Say it smoothly to finish the sentence.

Example

本当にありがとうございました。

Thank you so much.

Words in this phrase

ありがとう

arigatou

[ah-ree-gah-toh]

thank you

A common way to say thank you.

Example

ありがとう、助かります。

Thank you, that helps.

ござい

gozai

[goh-zah-ee]

to be; to exist (very polite)

A very polite version of あります, often used by staff in restaurants and hotels.

Example

駐車場がございます。

There is a parking lot.

まし

mashi

[mah-shee]

polite past stem

Part of the polite past ending in a verb phrase.

Example

昨日は多くのことを学びました。

I learned many things yesterday.

た

[tah]

past tense ending

This ending completes the polite past tense form.

Example

空席がございました。

There were vacant seats.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”

Mia S., 25, English Teacher

“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”

James O., 28, Remote Worker

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager