How to Say ‘I look forward to working with you.’ in Japanese
よろしくお願いします。
yoroshiku o negai shi masu
[yoh-roh-shee-koo oh neh-gah-ee shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the safe, polite version for work. In a kitchen, it can mean "please take care of me," "let's work well together," or "I'm ready."
🇯🇵 In Japan: Very common when starting a shift, meeting a new team, or receiving instructions from a senior chef. It is almost a workplace magic phrase.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしく
yoroshiku
[yoh-roh-shee-koo]
please treat me well; looking forward to working with you
Often used before the more polite request phrase in workplaces.
あさ、よろしくと言ってからしごとをはじめます。
In the morning, I say yoroshiku and then start work.
お願いします
o negai shi masu
please (request)
Polite request form of お願いする, meaning to ask a favor.
もういちどお願いします。
One more time, please.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorific/polite prefix
Adds politeness to the request in this set phrase.
おをつけると、ことばがていねいになります。
Adding o makes the language more polite.
願い
negai
[neh-gah-ee]
request; wish
This part expresses the idea of asking for something politely.
願いが入ると、たのみのことばになります。
When negai is included, it becomes language of request.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the verb structure in this polite request formula.
このことばでは、しがていねいさをつなぎます。
In this expression, shi links the polite structure.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
The final polite ending in a standard workplace phrase.
ますがあると、しごとばであんしんして使えます。
When -masu is there, you can safely use it in the workplace.
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