How to Say ‘Polite auxiliary verb’ in Japanese
ございます
gozai masu
[goh-zah-ee]
💬 Usage Tip: In [ありがとうございます], [ございます] adds politeness. Think of it as upgrading your thank-you to customer-service level.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You will hear [ございます] in very polite set phrases in Japan, especially from staff in museums, hotels, and shops.
Phrase Breakdown
ござい
gozai
[goh-zah-ee]
polite honorific part
The first part of ございます, used to make expressions like ありがとうございます more polite.
本日はありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for today.
ます
masu
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