ありがとうございます、お願いします
arigatōgozaimasu, onegaishimasu
In Japanese, "thank you and please" is expressed as ありがとうございます、お願いします (arigatōgozaimasu, onegaishimasu).
This combination is used to show both gratitude and a request. It is commonly used when receiving a service or item that requires future action or continued effort from the other person, such as when ordering food or receiving a delivery.
How do you pronounce it?
arigatōgozaimasu, onegaishimasu
When do people say it?
While this phrase is used for general services, Japanese speakers have specific customs for expressing gratitude regarding meals. For example, Itadakimasu is commonly used before a meal to express gratitude for the food and Gochisō sama deshita is said after finishing a meal to express gratitude for the food and the effort in preparing it.
Did you know?
- The word 'arigatō' is thought to derive from the ancient adjective 'arigataku', which originally meant 'difficult to be' or 'rare', implying the recipient's kindness is a rare and precious thing.
- The word お願い in お願いします literally means 'a wish' or 'a prayer', treating a request as a humble plea to a higher power or a respected superior.
- Japanese culture often uses the concept of 'enryo' or restraint, meaning people might avoid saying 'thank you' too many times to avoid making the other person feel burdened by the debt of gratitude.
Examples in context
- 資料、ありがとうございます、お願いします。shiryou, arigatou gozaimasu, onegaishimasu.Regarding the documents, thank you, and please (send/process them).
- 準備、ありがとうございます、お願いします。junbi, arigatou gozaimasu, onegaishimasu.Thank you for the preparation, and please (proceed).
Example conversation
Misaki asks Kenta to help her move a heavy box.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さん、この箱を運ぶのを手伝ってください。Kenta-san, kono hako o hakobu no o tetsudatte kudasai.Kenta, please help me carry this box.
- 健太 Kentaいいですよ。持ちますね。Ii desu yo. Mochimasu ne.Sure. I'll take it.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとうございます、お願いします。Arigatou gozaimasu, onegaishimasu.Thank you, please do it.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、気にしないでください。Iie, ki ni shinaide kudasai.No problem, don't worry about it.
