How do you say "Thank you very much" in Japanese?

"Thank you very much" in Japanese is "よろしくお願いします". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in Japanese

Q: What does "よろしくお願いします" mean in English?

"よろしくお願いします" means "Thank you very much" in English. Usage tip: [よろしくお願いします] is a set phrase whose meaning changes with context; here it works like a polite "thank you" or "I appreciate it." Don't try to translate each word literally every time — learn it as one chunk.

よろしくお願いします

yoroshiku o negai shi masu

[yoroshiku o negai shi mas]

💬 Usage Tip: [よろしくお願いします] is a set phrase whose meaning changes with context; here it works like a polite "thank you" or "I appreciate it." Don't try to translate each word literally every time — learn it as one chunk.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is one of the most common polite closings in Japanese and sounds natural at the end of a reservation call. It's warmer and more conventional than a direct translation like just saying [ありがとう].

Phrase Breakdown

よろしく

yoroshiku

[yoroshiku]

well

Expression for hoping things go well.

Example

よろしくおねがいします。

Please take care of me.

お願いします

o negai shi masu

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

honorific prefix

Politeness prefix for Japanese expressions.

Example

お世話になります。

Thank you for your help.

願い

negai

[negai]

wish, hope

Indicating a polite request.

Example

願いが叶う。

The wish comes true.

し

shi

[shi]

To perform an action or task.

Example

仕事をします。

I will do the work.

ます

masu

[mas]

polite form

Marks politeness in verbs.

Example

読みます。

I will read.

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