お招きいただきありがとうございます
omaneki itadaki arigatō gozaimasu
The English phrase "thank you for having me" is expressed in Japanese as お招きいただきありがとうございます (omaneki itadaki arigatō gozaimasu).
This phrase is used to thank a person or organization for inviting you to a place or an event. It is most commonly used when arriving at a venue, a meeting or a broadcast appearance to acknowledge the host's hospitality.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase contains ありがとうございます, which means "thank you".
Which one should you use?
While お招きいただきありがとうございます is the formal way to express this sentiment, the casual version 呼んでくれてありがとう can be used when speaking with friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
お招きいただきありがとうございます reflects a high level of formality and respect. It is suitable for business settings or formal social events.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express thanks for an event that has just concluded, you can change the final verb to the past tense ありがとうございました.
How do you pronounce it?
omaneki itadaki arigatō gozaimasu
Did you know?
- The word 招き (maneki) is also used in the term 招き猫 (maneki neko), the famous 'beckoning cat' figurine. Just as the cat's gesture is meant to invite good fortune, the verb in your thank-you phrase is about inviting guests.
- While お招きいただきありがとうございます is used upon arrival, guests often repeat a version of this thanks when leaving, often paired with お邪魔しました, which literally means 'I have hindered you'.
- While お招きいただきありがとうございます is polite, guests often accompany this thanks with a small gift called temiyage to avoid arriving empty-handed.
Examples in context
- お招きいただき、ありがとうございます。Thank you for inviting me.
- 招待してくれてありがとう。Thanks for inviting me.
- 招待してくれて嬉しかったよ。I was glad you invited me.
- 本日はお招きいただきありがとうございます。Honjitsu wa omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you very much for having me today.
- パーティーにお招きいただきありがとうございます。Paatii ni omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for having me at the party.
- イベントにお招きいただきありがとうございます。Ibento ni omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for having me at the event.
Example conversation
Misaki is visiting Hiroto's house for a dinner party.
- 美咲 Misakiお招きいただきありがとうございます。Omaneki itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you for having me.
- 大翔 Hirotoこちらこそ、来てくれて嬉しいよ。Kochira koso, kite kurete ureshii yo.The pleasure is mine, I'm happy you could come.
- 美咲 Misakiお邪魔します。Ojama shimasu.Excuse me for disturbing you.
- 大翔 Hirotoどうぞ、ゆっくりしていってね。Douzo, yukkuri shite itte ne.Please, make yourself at home.
