How to Say ‘Well; properly; kindly (used in set phrases)’ in Japanese
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: [よろしく] doesn’t translate word-for-word; it’s like “please treat this matter kindly.” Usually appears in set phrases like [よろしくお願いします].
🇯🇵 In Japan: In negotiation, [よろしく] signals “let’s keep good relations,” which is a key social lubricant in Japanese daily life.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
kindly; please; thanks in advance
Set phrase element used to politely ask for cooperation and keep good relations (よろしくお願いします). Useful after discussing quiet hours.
９時からは静かにしていただけると助かります。よろしくお願いします。
If you could keep it quiet from 9, I’d appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
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