感謝しています
kansha shite imasu
To say "I am grateful" in Japanese, use 感謝しています (kansha shite imasu).
感謝しています is used to express a deep sense of appreciation, often for a significant favor or kindness, rather than a casual "thank you".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from the noun 感謝, which means gratitude or thanks.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a very formal or humble tone used in business settings or when speaking to a superior, you can use 感謝しております. In casual settings with friends or family, the informal version 感謝してる is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 感謝しています uses the continuous aspect to express a current, ongoing state of feeling grateful.
How do you pronounce it?
kansha shite imasu
Did you know?
- Japanese has a concept called 恩 ('on'), which refers to a social debt of gratitude that can last a lifetime and may be passed down to children.
- In Japanese culture, expressing gratitude with 感謝しています is sometimes accompanied by a slight bow, but if the favor was too great, some people may apologize using すみません because they feel the burden they placed on the other person.
- In some traditional contexts, people express gratitude through お返し ('okaeshi'), the custom of giving a return gift to balance the 'debt' created by the kindness.
Examples in context
- ご親切を感謝しています。I am grateful to you for your kindness.This sentence is useful for expressing gratitude for someone's kindness using 感謝しています.Tatoeba #217096 by mookeee, translation #54402 by CK
- Sensei, arigatou gozaimasu. (先生、ありがとうございます)Thank you, teacher.
- Arigatou, Tomo. (ありがとう、とも)Thank you, Tomo.
- Doumo, minna. (どうも、みんな)Thanks, everyone.
- あなたの助けに感謝しています。Anata no tasuke ni kansha shiteimasu.I am grateful for your help.
- いつも支えてくれて感謝しています。Itsumo sasaete kurete kansha shiteimasu.I am grateful that you always support me.
Example conversation
Ren is thanking Himari for her support during a difficult time.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵さんの優しさに感謝しています。Himari-san no yasashisa ni kansha shiteimasu.I am grateful for your kindness, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariそんなことないですよ。Sonna koto nai desu yo.It's nothing at all.
- 蓮 Ren本当に感謝しています。Hontō ni kansha shiteimasu.I really am grateful.
- 陽葵 Himariいつでも頼ってくださいね。Itsudemo tayotte kudasai ne.Please lean on me anytime.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
