お友達によろしく
otomodachi ni yoroshiku
The English phrase "hi to your friends" is translated into Japanese as お友達によろしく (otomodachi ni yoroshiku).
お友達によろしく is used when you are parting ways with someone and want them to convey your regards to a third party.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally breaks down to honorific-friend (to) well/suitably.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
お友達によろしく is used in casual or semi-casual settings. In a very formal business setting, one would use a more polite verb ending like yoroshiku otsutae kudasai.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle に (ni) indicates the recipient of the greetings (the friends).
How do you pronounce it?
otomodachi ni yoroshiku
Did you know?
- The honorific o in otomodachi is used even when talking about your own friends in this specific phrase to show respect for the relationship between the listener and those friends.
- The word yoroshiku is so versatile that it can be used to introduce yourself to a stranger, ask for a favor or say 'hi to your friends'. It expresses a desire for a positive future relationship between two people.
- In Japanese culture, sending regards through a third party is often preferred over direct contact to avoid imposing on the other person's time or privacy.
Examples in context
- お友達によろしく。Otomodachi ni yoroshiku.Give my regards to your friends.
- 田中さんのお友達によろしく伝えてください。Tanaka-san no otomodachi ni yoroshiku tsutaete kudasai.Please pass on my regards to Mr. Tanaka's friends.
- クラスのお友達によろしくね。Kurasu no otomodachi ni yoroshiku ne.Say hi to your friends in your class.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are finishing a phone call.
- 美咲 Misaki元気だった？Genki datta?How have you been?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、元気だよ。美咲も元気？Un, genki da yo. Misaki mo genki?Yeah, I'm good. Are you doing well, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misaki私も元気だよ。お友達によろしくね。Watashi mo genki da yo. Otomodachi ni yoroshiku ne.I'm doing well too. Say hi to your friends for me.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、伝えておくよ。Arigatou, tsutaete oku yo.Thanks, I'll tell them.
