How to Say ‘Polite suffix used with 'thank you'’ in Japanese
ございます
gozai masu
[gozai masu]
💬 Usage Tip: [ございます] adds politeness and formality. In [ありがとうございます], it turns a simple thanks into a more respectful one. Think of it as the "polite upgrade."
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese service language often stacks politeness. Even short expressions become more respectful in customer settings, which is why [ありがとうございます] is so common.
Phrase Breakdown
ござい
gozai
[gozai]
to be; polite part of thank you
Polite component of ありがとうございます, making the expression more formal.
ありがとうございます。
Thank you very much.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Polite ending used in formal speech.
ありがとうございます。
Thank you very much.
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