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"Thank You" in Japanese

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ありがとう

arigatō

thanks

どうもありがとう

どうも　ありがとう

dōmo arigatō

thanks a lot

If you're looking for a more formal way to say "thank you," try adding a polite ございます (gozaimasu):

ありがとうございます

ありがとう　ございます

arigatō gozaimasu

thank you

どうもありがとうございました

どうも　ありがとう　ございました

dōmo arigatō gozaimashita

thank you very much

Here are some other ways you can express gratitude in Japanese:

ご協力いただきありがとうございます。

ごきょうりょく　いただき　ありがとう　ございます。

Gokyōryoku itadaki arigatō gozaimasu.

Thanks for (your) cooperation.

手伝ってくれてありがとう。

てつだって　くれて　ありがとう。

Tetsudatte kurete arigatō.

Thanks for (your) help.

大変ありがとうございました

たいへん　ありがとう　ございました

Taihen arigatō gozaimashita.

Many thanks.

どういたしまして。

どういたしまして

Dōitashimashite.

You're welcome.

それは有難いです。

それ　は　ありがたい　です。

Sore wa arigatai desu.

(I) am grateful for that.

Whether you are traveling to Japan or simply interacting with Japanese people, acting in a courteous way will win you friends and gain you respect. You'll find that the more polite you are, the better people will treat you. Japanese people tend to be more formal and place more emphasis on courtesy than you might be used to so don't be afraid to be overly polite!

If you want more lessons on Japanese salutations then I recommend that you check out the following:

How to say "Good Morning" in Japanese.
Being able to say "Thank You" in Japanese is essential for a great Japanese experience!
Using the word "Welcome" in Japanese.

さようなら！ (Sayōnara!) "Goodbye!"

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