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How to Say ‘Thank you for your continued business.’ in Japanese

いつもお世話になっております。

itsu mo o sewa ni natsu te ori masu

[EE-tsoo moh oh seh-WAH ni nat teh OH-ree masu]

💬 Usage Tip: おります is a humble form of います "to be", so the phrase literally means "I am always being looked after by you".

🇯🇵 In Japan: Said at the start of nearly every business call or email, even to someone you've barely dealt with. Skipping it would sound abrupt.

Phrase Breakdown

いつもお世話に

itsu mo o sewa ni

your constant support

いつも means 'always'. Together with お世話に, it thanks someone for their ongoing help.

Example

いつもありがとうございます。

Thank you as always.

Words in this phrase

いつ

itsu

[EE-tsoo]

when (part of いつも 'always')

Question word 'when'; with も it means 'always'.

Example

いつも元気です。

I'm always well.

も

[moh]

(part of いつも 'always')

Particle that turns いつ into 'always'.

Example

いつも駅で会います。

We always meet at the station.

お

[oh]

honorific prefix used in polite expressions

The polite prefix お makes the following word sound more courteous.

Example

お願いできますか。

Could you please do that?

世話

sewa

[seh-WAH]

care; help; looking after

Assistance or care given by someone; used in set thank-you phrases.

Example

犬の世話をします。

I take care of the dog.

に

[ni]

Used to indicate direction or point of action.

Example

学校に行きます。

I go to school.

なっております。

natsu te ori masu

I have been receiving (humble)

A humble ongoing form. Make the small っ a short stop before 'te'.

Example

お世話になっております。

Thank you for your continued support.

Words in this phrase

なっ

natsu

[nat]

become

To change or begin to be something.

Example

晴れてきた。

It has become clear.

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.

おり

ori

[OH-ree]

to be (humble); doing (humble form)

Stem of the humble verb oru, used in place of iru to show respect to the listener, common in service language.

Example

ご来店をお待ちしております。

We look forward to your visit.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite form

Adds politeness to verbs.

Example

コーヒーをくださいませ。

Please give me a coffee.

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