おすすめを教えてくれてありがとう
osusume o oshiete kurete arigatō
In Japanese, 'thank you for the recommendation' is expressed as おすすめを教えてくれてありがとう (osusume o oshiete kurete arigatō).
This phrase is used when someone has shared a specific suggestion, such as a restaurant, a book or a product.
What does it mean word for word?
The word おすすめ (osusume) is the noun form for 'recommendation' or 'suggestion'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase おすすめを教えてくれてありがとう is casual. Use おすすめを教えていただき、ありがとうございます in formal or professional settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle を marks おすすめ as the direct object of the verb 教えて (to tell/teach).
How do you pronounce it?
osusume o oshiete kurete arigatō
Did you know?
- The verb くれる in this phrase specifically implies that the person gave the recommendation as a favor or a gift to the speaker.
- Because おすすめ (osusume) is so versatile, it is often used as a heading on menu boards in Japan to highlight the 'Chef's Choice' or 'Specials'. When you see this, you are being encouraged to trust the expert's judgment rather than your own.
- The verb 教える (oshieru) used in the phrase can mean 'to tell', 'to teach' or even 'to inform'. Even though you aren't being 'taught' a lesson, the language treats the sharing of a recommendation as a form of imparting knowledge.
Examples in context
- 美味しいお店の、おすすめを教えてくれてありがとう。Oishii omise no, osusume o oshiete kurete arigatou.Thank you for recommending a delicious restaurant.
- 本のおすすめを教えてくれてありがとう。Hon no osusume o oshiete kurete arigatou.Thank you for the book recommendation.
Example conversation
Misaki and Hiroto are talking about a movie they just watched.
- 美咲 Misakiこの映画、すごく面白かったよ！Kono eiga, sugoku omoshirokatta yo!This movie was really interesting!
- 大翔 Hiroto本当？気に入ってくれて嬉しいよ。Hontou? Kiniitte kurete ureshii yo.Really? I'm glad you liked it.
- 美咲 Misakiおすすめを教えてくれてありがとう。Osusume o oshiete kurete arigatou.Thank you for the recommendation.
- 大翔 Hirotoどういたしまして。Dou itashimashite.You're welcome.
