How do you say "I appreciate it." in Japanese?

"I appreciate it." in Japanese is "よろしくお願いします。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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 "I appreciate it." in English.

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How to Say ‘I appreciate it.’ in Japanese

よろしくお願いします。

yoroshiku o negai shi masu

[yoh-roh-shee-koo oh neh-guy shee mahs]

🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is broader than a simple "please" or "thanks" and often means "I appreciate your help" or "please take care of it." It fits well at the end of a reservation call.

Phrase Breakdown

よろしく

yoroshiku

[yoh-roh-shee-koo]

please treat me favorably; thank you in advance

A set phrase used when asking for cooperation or good service. Very common at the end of reservations.

Example

当日は四名で伺います。よろしくお願いします。

We will come as a group of four on the day. Thank you in advance.

お

[oh]

honorific prefix

Polite prefix used in お願いします, softening the request.

Example

予約の件、よろしくお願いします。

Regarding the reservation, thank you in advance.

願い

negai

[neh-guy]

request; favor

Part of the phrase お願いします, expressing a polite request.

Example

禁煙席でよろしくお願いします。

A non-smoking seat, please.

し

shi

[shee]

do (humble/polite stem)

Part of します in a polite request expression.

Example

七時の予約でよろしくお願いします。

Please make it a reservation for seven o’clock.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

Adds politeness to the overall request, making it suitable for formal interaction.

Example

家族で伺いますので、よろしくお願いします。

We will come as a family, so thank you in advance.

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