How do you say "Thank you for the exact amount." in Japanese?

"Thank you for the exact amount." in Japanese is "ちょうどいただきます。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "ちょうどいただきます。" mean in English?

"ちょうどいただきます。" means "Thank you for the exact amount." in English. Usage tip: This means the cashier is acknowledging they received the exact amount: [ちょうど] + [いただきます].

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How to Say ‘Thank you for the exact amount.’ in Japanese

ちょうどいただきます。

choudo itadaki masu

[choh-doh ee-tah-dah-kee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: This means the cashier is acknowledging they received the exact amount: [ちょうど] + [いただきます].

🇯🇵 In Japan: You may hear this if you pay with exact change. It's part of the polite rhythm of Japanese checkout talk.

Phrase Breakdown

ちょうど

choudo

[choh-doh]

exactly; exact amount

Here it means the customer has given the exact payment amount.

Example

ちょうどいただきます。

I will take the exact amount.

いただきます

itadaki masu

I will receive; thank you, I’ll take it

Polite humble expression for receiving something; often used when accepting money, food, or a service.

Example

いただきます。

I’ll take it / Thank you, I’ll receive it.

Words in this phrase

いただき

itadaki

[ee-tah-dah-kee]

receive humbly

Part of a polite cashier expression meaning to receive payment.

Example

ちょうどいただきます。

I will take the exact amount.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

Makes the expression formal and polite, suitable for customer service.

Example

ちょうどいただきます。

I will take the exact amount.

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