招待してくれてありがとう
Shōtai shite kurete arigatō
招待してくれてありがとう (Shōtai shite kurete arigatō) is the Japanese way to say "thank you for inviting me".
This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who has asked you to attend an event or visit a place.
What does it mean word for word?
The part 招待してくれて literally means "inviting and giving me the favor of doing so".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 招待してくれてありがとう is informal and is used with friends, family or people of equal or lower social status. In formal or professional settings, you should replace it with the more polite 招待していただきありがとうございます.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb shōtai suru (to invite) is conjugated into the te-form as shōtai shite to connect it to the verb kureru (to give/do for me), which expresses that the action was a favor done for the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
Shōtai shite kurete arigatō
Did you know?
- When accepting an invitation, Japanese people frequently say sumimasen instead of arigatō. In this context, 'sorry' functions as a way to acknowledge the effort and trouble the host went through to invite them.
- To maintain 'wa' (harmony), it is common to decline an invitation once or twice before finally accepting. This ritual demonstrates that the guest is mindful of not being a burden to the host.
- While shōtai is used for formal invitations, Japanese speakers use the verb sasou for casual outings. Using shōtai for a quick coffee date might sound oddly stiff or overly ceremonial to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- パーティーに招待してくれてありがとう。Thank you for inviting me to the party.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks for an invitation to a specific party using 招待してくれてありがとう.Tatoeba #198482 by bunbuku, translation #35673 by CK
- パーティーには行けないんだ。でも、とにかく招待してくれてありがとう。I cannot go to the party, but thank you for inviting me all the same.This sentence shows how to express thanks for the invitation even if you cannot attend using 招待してくれてありがとう.Tatoeba #10796636 by bunbuku, translation #28990 by CK
- 招待してくれてありがとう。Thank you for inviting me.This is a simple way to say thank you for being invited using 招待してくれてありがとう.Tatoeba #146447 by mookeee, translation #54430 by CK
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Example conversation
Youta is arriving at Himari's house for a small gathering.
- 陽太 Yota招待してくれてありがとう。Shoutai shite kurete arigatou.Thank you for inviting me.
- 陽葵 Himari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.
- 陽太 Yotaすごく楽しみにしていたんだ。Sugoku tanoshimi ni shite ita nda.I was really looking forward to this.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、中に入ってね。Jaa, naka ni haitte ne.Well, please come inside.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
