How do you say "Thank you for all you do." in Japanese?

"Thank you for all you do." in Japanese is "いつもお世話になっています。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Thank you for all you do.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "いつもお世話になっています。" mean in English?

"いつもお世話になっています。" means "Thank you for all you do." in English. Usage tip: Say this early in the call—like an “appreciation opener.” Works great before requests or reports.

いつもお世話になっています。

itsu mo o sewa ni natsu te i masu

[ee-tsoo moh oh seh-wah nee naht teh ee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: Say this early in the call—like an “appreciation opener.” Works great before requests or reports.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Even if you’re calling with a problem, opening with this phrase is normal and considered good manners.

Phrase Breakdown

いつも

itsu mo

always / usually

An adverb meaning “always/regularly.” Often used in greetings to show ongoing gratitude.

Example

いつもありがとうございます。

Thank you always / Thank you as always.

Words in this phrase

いつ

itsu

[ee-tsoo]

when

Base word meaning “when,” but with も it forms いつも (“always”).

Example

いつもお世話になっています。

Thank you for your continued support.

も

[moh]

also; even; (makes “always” with いつ)

With いつ, it creates the adverb いつも (“always”).

Example

いつもありがとうございます。

Thank you always.

お世話になっています

o sewa ni natsu te i masu

Thank you for your continued support. / I appreciate all you do.

A set polite expression used to thank someone for ongoing help (common in school/work). Literally “I am being taken care of.”

Example

いつもお世話になっております。

Thank you for your continued support. (more formal)

Words in this phrase

お

[oh]

honorific prefix

Makes the phrase polite; common when speaking to school staff.

Example

お世話になっています。

Thank you for your continued support.

世話

sewa

[seh-wah]

care; help; support

Key noun in this greeting; implies gratitude for the school’s care.

Example

世話になっています。

I appreciate your support.

に

[nee]

to; in; at (particle)

Marks who/what you are receiving support from in this fixed expression.

Example

学校にお世話になっています。

We appreciate the school’s support.

なっ

natsu

[naht]

become (stem)

Part of 〜になっています; in this phrase it’s idiomatic and polite.

Example

お世話になっています。

Thank you for your continued support.

て

[teh]

te-form connector

Links the verb to います to show an ongoing state.

Example

お世話になっております。

Thank you for your continued support. (more formal)

い

[ee]

to be; to exist (stem)

In 〜ています indicates the current ongoing situation (continued relationship).

Example

先生にお世話になっています。

We appreciate the teacher’s support.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite ending

Polite form suitable for phone calls to school staff.

Example

いつもお世話になっています。

Thank you for your continued support.

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