How to Say ‘Thank you very much.’ in Japanese
ありがとうございます。
arigatou gozai masu
[ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zah-ee mahs]
Phrase Breakdown
ありがとう
arigatou
[ah-ree-gah-toh]
thank you
A common expression of thanks. In reservations, customers often say this after help or confirmation.
ご対応いただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for your assistance.
ござい
gozai
[goh-zah-ee]
to exist; polite part of thank-you expression
In ありがとうございます, this polite element makes the thank-you expression more formal.
席をご用意いただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for preparing the seat for us.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Adds formality and politeness, making the expression suitable for staff or formal situations.
ご丁寧に確認していただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for confirming so carefully.
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