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: This phrase is a combination of [よろしく] and [お願いします], further emphasizing respect and gratitude.
🇯🇵 In Japan: [よろしくお願いします] (yo-ro-shi-ku o-ne-gai-shi-masu) is often used in formal settings or to show deep gratitude or reliance on someone's help.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoroshiku]
Nice to meet you
Used for greetings; showing willingness to work together.
宜しくお願いしたいことがあります。
There's something I would like to ask you to do.
お願いします
o negai shi masu
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
Honorable
A prefix to make requests sound polite.
お客様のお名前をお願いします。
May I have the guest's name, please?
願い
negai
[negai]
Wish/Request
Indicates a request being made.
特別メニューを願いします。
I request the special menu.
し
shi
[shi]
Do
Signifies performing an action.
今夜の予約をします。
I will make a reservation for tonight.
ます
masu
[masu]
Polite verb ending
Used to make statements or requests more polite.
お待ちしております。
I am waiting for you.
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