来てくれてありがとう
kite kurete arigatō
The Japanese phrase for "thank you for coming" is 来てくれてありがとう (kite kurete arigatō).
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone for visiting or attending an event.
What does it mean word for word?
The part 来てくれて (kite kurete) literally means "coming and doing the favor of coming for me".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 来てくれてありがとう is informal and should be used with friends, family or peers. For a formal version used for customers, superiors or in public announcements, use 来てくださってありがとうございます.
How do you pronounce it?
kite kurete arigatō
Did you know?
- In very formal business settings, a host may avoid saying 'thank you for coming' and instead use ご足労をおかけしました, which literally translates to 'I have caused you the labor of using your feet'.
- Depending on the context, a host might say お疲れ様です (otsukaresama desu) instead of 'thank you for coming' to recognize that the guest has worked hard to make the trip.
- In traditional Japanese etiquette, saying 'thank you for coming' is often accompanied by a bow where the depth of the lean indicates the level of gratitude and the social status of the guest.
Examples in context
- 今晩は来てくれてありがとう。Thank you for coming tonight.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for coming tonight.Tatoeba #171223 by small_snow, translation #3096377 by CK
- トム、来てくれてありがとう。Thank you for coming, Tom.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for coming, specifically naming a person.Tatoeba #8604868 by bunbuku, translation #2644510 by CK
- 今日は来てくれてありがとう。Thank you for coming today.This sentence is useful for saying thank you for coming today.Tatoeba #8619684 by bunbuku, translation #3096376 by CK
- ご来場いただきありがとうございます。Thank you for coming.
- 来てくれてありがとう！Thanks for coming!
- 来てくれて嬉しいよ。I'm glad you came.
- ありがとう、来てくれて嬉しかった。Thank you, I was happy you came.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki is thanking Ren for attending her small party at home.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮、来てくれてありがとう。Ren, kite kurete arigatou.Ren, thank you for coming.
- 蓮 Renこちらこそ、呼んでくれてありがとう。Kochira koso, yonde kurete arigatou.Thank you for inviting me.
- 美咲 Misakiいえいえ、楽しんでね。Ie ie, tanoshinde ne.No problem, please enjoy yourself.
- 蓮 Renうん、楽しむよ。Un, tanoshimu yo.Yeah, I will.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
