How to Say ‘Thanks.’ in Japanese
どうも。
dou mo
[DOH moh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Many customers say nothing at the register, so a quick どうも with a small nod is a friendly, natural way to leave. It's lighter than a full ありがとうございます and fits a casual checkout well.
Phrase Breakdown
どう
dou
[DOH]
very much (part of どうも)
First half of どうも, which intensifies thanks: 'thank you very much'.
どうもすみません。
I'm very sorry.
も
mo
[moh]
(part of どうも 'thanks')
Combines with どう to form a short, casual expression of thanks.
どうもありがとう。
Thanks a lot.
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