How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in Japanese
よろしくお願いします
yoroshiku o negai shi masu
[yoroshiku o negai shi mas]
💬 Usage Tip: This phrase combines [よろしく] and [お願いします] for a very polite request or expression of thanks.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used in business settings or when you want to show extra politeness and gratitude.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoroshiku]
well
Expression for hoping things go well.
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
[o]
honorific prefix
Politeness prefix for Japanese expressions.
お世話になります。
Thank you for your help.
願い
negai
[negai]
wish, hope
Indicating a polite request.
願いが叶う。
The wish comes true.
し
shi
[shi]
do
To perform an action or task.
仕事をします。
I will do the work.
ます
masu
[mas]
polite form
Marks politeness in verbs.
読みます。
I will read.
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