How to Say ‘Please; be kind to me; let's get along’ in Japanese
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: よろしく has no single English match. It asks the other person to treat you well, so it fits greetings, favours and handing over tasks.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
please treat me favorably / thanks in advance
A useful polite expression for asking for cooperation or goodwill.
よろしくお願いします。
Thank you in advance / I appreciate your help.
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