ありがとう、ベイビー
arigatō, beibī
The English phrase "thank you, baby" is translated into Japanese as ありがとう、ベイビー (arigatō, beibī).
This phrase is used to express affection toward a romantic partner, often carrying a slightly stylized or Westernized tone.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using the English loanword ベイビー in this way is highly colloquial and sounds like something from a song or a movie rather than natural daily Japanese.
How do you pronounce it?
arigatō, beibī
Did you know?
- The word ありがとう comes from the word 有り難い, which literally means 'it is difficult for this to exist'.
- In Japanese media, characters who use ベイビー are often portrayed as flamboyant or overly confident people who enjoy foreign trends.
- While ありがとう is used here, a partner might use サンキュー to sound even more casual and Westernized.
Example conversation
Ren gives Misaki a cup of coffee while she is working.
- 美咲 Misakiわあ、ありがとう、ベイビー。Wā, arigatō, beibī.Wow, thank you, baby.
- 蓮 Renいいえ。ゆっくり飲んでね。Iie. Yukkuri nonde ne.You're welcome. Drink it slowly.
- 美咲 Misakiちょうど飲みたかったの。Chōdo nomitakatta no.I wanted a drink right now.
- 蓮 Renいいタイミングだったね。Ii taimingu datta ne.The timing was perfect, then.
