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 masu]
💬 Usage Tip: Indicates gratitude and reliance on the listener.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Culturally implies a form of respect and cooperation.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoroshiku]
please treat me well
A friendly request for someone to treat you well.
よろしくお願いします。
Please treat me well.
お願い
o negai
request
Used to make polite requests.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
honorific prefix
A respectful prefix used to show politeness.
お手伝いをお願いします。
Please help me.
願い
negai
[negai]
request
The act of asking politely or formally.
願い事を叶えてください。
Please grant my wish.
します
shi masu
do
Ending to form polite verb.
掃除をします。
I do cleaning.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shi]
do
A form of the verb 'do'.
宜しくお願いします。
I look forward to working with you.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Indicates politeness in a sentence.
お話しを伺います。
I will listen to what you have to say.
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