How do you say "I am always indebted to you." in Japanese?

"I am always indebted to you." in Japanese is "お世話になっています". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お世話になっています" mean in English?

"お世話になっています" means "I am always indebted to you." in English. Usage tip: An expression of ongoing gratitude or appreciation.

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How to Say ‘I am always indebted to you.’ in Japanese

お世話になっています

o sewa ni natsu te i masu

[o sewa ni nat te i masu]

💬 Usage Tip: An expression of ongoing gratitude or appreciation.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Common in business or familial settings to show respect and humility.

Phrase Breakdown

お

[o]

honorific prefix

An honorific prefix used to show politeness.

Example

お元気ですか？

How are you?

世話

sewa

[sewa]

care

Used to refer to care or attention someone receives.

Example

世話をしています。

I am taking care of.

になって

ni natsu te

become

Expresses dependence or reliance upon someone's care.

Example

友達になって

becomes friends

Words in this phrase

に

[ni]

A particle used to indicate a state or condition.

Example

中にいる。

Being in.

なっ

natsu

[nat]

become

A form of the verb indicating transformation or becoming.

Example

友達になった。

Became friends.

て

[te]

and

A particle that connects verbs or clauses indicating a sequence of actions.

Example

書いて、読んで。

Write and read.

います

i masu

am/are (progressive)

Indicates an ongoing state or action.

Example

勉強しています

am studying

Words in this phrase

い

[i]

The root verb indicating existence or presence.

Example

ここにいます。

I am here.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite form

A polite form of verbs used in sentences.

Example

分かります。

Understand.

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