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 onegai shi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: Expression of regard, encompassing thanks or a request.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Used in all manner of requests, greetings, and farewells, showing gratitude and respect.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoroshiku]
Best regards
Used to express gratitude and expectation of future positive interaction.
今後ともよろしくお願いします。
I look forward to future interactions.
お願い
o negai
Request / Favor
The noun form of 'to request'.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
Honorable prefix
Used to convey politeness or respect.
お礼を申し上げます。
I extend my gratitude.
願い
negai
[onegai]
Request
To ask for something politely.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
します
shi masu
Do / Will do
The verb 'to do'.
掃除をします。
I will do the cleaning.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shi]
To do
Perform an action or take a role.
仕事をします。
I will do the work.
ます
masu
[masu]
Polite ending
Makes a sentence more formal or polite.
勉強します。
I will study.
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